




La Vergne, Tennessee
La Vergne, TN Profile
La Vergne, TN, population 18,687 , is located
in Tennessee's Rutherford county,
about 15.4 miles from Nashville and 56.1 miles from Clarksville.
In the 90's the population of La Vergne has grown by about 149%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of La Vergne has been growing at an annual rate of 7.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the La Vergne area were lower than Tennessee's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Tennessee average.
La Vergne Statistics
La Vergne Gender Information
Males in La Vergne: 9,215 (49%)
Females in La Vergne: 9,472 (51%)
As % of Population in La Vergne
Race Diversity in La Vergne
White: 84%
African American: 11%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in La Vergne
Age Diversity in La Vergne
Median Age in La Vergne: 30.8 (Males in La Vergne: 30.7, Females in La Vergne: 30.8)
La Vergne Males Under 20: 17%
La Vergne Females Under 20: 16%
La Vergne Males 20 to 40: 17%
La Vergne Females 20 to 40: 19%
La Vergne Males 40 to 60: 12%
La Vergne Females 40 to 60: 12%
La Vergne Males Over 60: 3%
La Vergne Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in La Vergne
La Vergne Household Average Size: 2.86 people
La Vergne Median Household Income: $ 51,478
La Vergne Median Value of Homes: $ 101,200
Law Enforcement in La Vergne
Reported crimes in the La Vergne area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 12
Robbery: 8
Aggravated assault: 138
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 734
Burglary: 150
Larceny-theft: 386
Motor vehicle theft: 67
Arson: 6
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,783
La Vergne Location Information
Elevation: 600 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 16.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to La Vergne
Smyrna 4.2 Miles
Nolensville 6.6 Miles
Rural Hill 9.1 Miles
Brentwood 11.3 Miles
Walterhill 12.3 Miles
Oak Hill 12.3 Miles
Berry Hill 12.5 Miles
Mt Juliet 13.2 Miles
Green Hill 14.4 Miles
Forest Hills 15.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest La Vergne
(Population 100,000+)
Nashville 15.4 Miles
Clarksville 56.1 Miles
Huntsville 88.9 Miles
Chattanooga 98.1 Miles
Evansville 145.8 Miles
Knoxville 149.0 Miles
Louisville 161.3 Miles
Birmingham 173.0 Miles
Lexington 183.1 Miles
Atlanta 200.2 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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