30 Miles Away Communities within a 30-minute drive

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

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Hospital

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Overview

Located in the Tennessee community of Murfreesboro, Ascension Medical Group - St Thomas is a critical healthcare facility that serves a significant population base. The communities reachable within a 30-minute drive demonstrate the geographic and demographic scope of this location's influence. By examining these nearby incorporated places, we can better understand the role Ascension Medical Group - St Thomas plays in the region.

Population catchment

The 30-minute driving radius around Ascension Medical Group - St Thomas encompasses a combined population of approximately 266,380 residents across 9 incorporated communities. Murfreesboro leads as the most populous nearby community with 152,769 residents, representing roughly 57% of the total catchment population. Rounding out the top three are Smyrna with 53,070 residents and La Vergne with 38,719, providing further evidence of the population concentration near Ascension Medical Group - St Thomas. Together, the top three communities account for a substantial share of the overall population base, underscoring the concentrated nature of the area's demographics.

Regional dependence

The relationship between the smaller towns and the larger communities near Ascension Medical Group - St Thomas reflects a pattern of regional dependence typical in Tennessee. Of the 9 nearby communities, 5 have populations below 10,000, indicating that these residents likely rely on Murfreesboro and similar centers for goods and services. This dynamic reinforces the importance of Ascension Medical Group - St Thomas as a regional destination.

Geographic interpretation

From a geographic perspective, the area surrounding Ascension Medical Group - St Thomas can be characterized as urban. Multiple communities exceed 10,000 residents, creating a densely populated corridor with significant commercial and residential activity. The presence of Murfreesboro as the dominant population center creates a concentrated pattern, with progressively smaller communities extending outward. The median community population in this catchment is 4,305, indicating that most communities are substantially smaller than the dominant center. Understanding this settlement structure helps contextualize the role of Ascension Medical Group - St Thomas within the broader regional framework.

Identifiers: city · town · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Murfreesboro (city), TN152,769
2 Smyrna (town), TN53,070
3 La Vergne (city), TN38,719
4 Nolensville (town), TN13,829
5 Christiana (CDP), TN4,305
6 Rockvale (CDP), TN1,279
7 Gladeville (CDP), TN1,189
8 Eagleville (city), TN813
9 Walterhill (CDP), TN407

Target

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Overview

Target in Murfreesboro, Tennessee serves as a major retail destination for the surrounding region. Located in Tennessee, this retail store draws visitors and residents from a wide catchment area that spans multiple incorporated communities. Understanding the population base within a 30-minute drive helps illustrate the regional significance of this location and the communities it connects.

Population catchment

Within a 30-minute drive of Target, approximately 271,195 people reside across 11 incorporated places. The largest nearby community, Murfreesboro, contributes 152,769 residents to this total, making up about 56% of the area's population. The next largest communities are Smyrna (53,070) and La Vergne (38,719), which together contribute an additional 91,789 residents to the catchment. The population distribution across these communities provides insight into the density and structure of the region.

Regional dependence

Many of the communities near Target are relatively small, with 7 out of 11 falling below 10,000 residents. These smaller towns depend on proximity to Murfreesboro and regional destinations like Target for everyday needs ranging from retail to medical care. This interdependence between small communities and larger centers is a defining feature of the area's geography.

Geographic interpretation

The demographic profile of the Target catchment area reveals a urban landscape. Several communities in the catchment surpass 10,000 people, pointing to a well-developed urban or suburban area with established infrastructure. Population concentration around Murfreesboro points to a concentrated regional structure where access to amenities tends to correlate with proximity to the largest communities. With a median population of 2,703 across the nearby communities, the typical incorporated place is substantially smaller than the area's largest city. This geographic context is essential for understanding the practical reach of Target.

Identifiers: city · town · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Murfreesboro (city), TN152,769
2 Smyrna (town), TN53,070
3 La Vergne (city), TN38,719
4 Nolensville (town), TN13,829
5 Christiana (CDP), TN4,305
6 Woodbury (town), TN2,703
7 Berry Hill (city), TN2,112
8 Rockvale (CDP), TN1,279
9 Gladeville (CDP), TN1,189
10 Eagleville (city), TN813
11 Walterhill (CDP), TN407

Walmart

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Overview

Situated in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Walmart Neighborhood Market functions as a key retail store serving the broader regional population. The major retail destination plays a meaningful role in the area's commercial and civic landscape, anchoring a network of nearby communities. A closer look at the reachable population within 30 minutes reveals the reach and importance of this destination.

Population catchment

Approximately 1,127,244 residents live within a 30-minute drive of Walmart Neighborhood Market, spread across 15 distinct incorporated communities. Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), with a population of 689,447, is the dominant community in the catchment area, accounting for 61% of the reachable population. Following Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance), Murfreesboro adds 152,769 residents, while Franklin contributes 83,454, broadening the demographic base of the area. This concentration highlights the demographic weight of the primary population center relative to smaller surrounding communities.

Regional dependence

Regional dependence is evident in the demographic profile surrounding Walmart Neighborhood Market. With 11 of 15 communities registering populations under 50,000, many residents travel beyond their home communities for services available at or near Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance). Walmart Neighborhood Market benefits from this travel pattern, serving as a practical destination for a dispersed population base across Tennessee.

Geographic interpretation

Geographically, the communities within 30 minutes of Walmart Neighborhood Market form a urban corridor. Several communities in the catchment surpass 50,000 people, pointing to a well-developed urban or suburban area with established infrastructure. Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) dominates the population landscape, and the surrounding communities create a concentrated distribution. A median population of 13,829 among the catchment communities suggests that substantially smaller communities are the norm, with only a few larger population centers. This settlement pattern influences commuting behavior and access to regional destinations throughout Tennessee.

Identifiers: community · city · town · CDP

RankCommunityPopulation
1 Nashville-Davidson metropolitan government (balance) (community), TN689,447
2 Murfreesboro (city), TN152,769
3 Franklin (city), TN83,454
4 Smyrna (town), TN53,070
5 Brentwood (city), TN45,373
6 La Vergne (city), TN38,719
7 Lebanon (city), TN38,431
8 Nolensville (town), TN13,829
9 Christiana (CDP), TN4,305
10 Berry Hill (city), TN2,112
11 Rural Hill (CDP), TN2,047
12 Rockvale (CDP), TN1,279
13 Gladeville (CDP), TN1,189
14 Eagleville (city), TN813
15 Walterhill (CDP), TN407