Blount County, TN
Living in Blount County
Bikeability3
Walkability4
Commute56
Public Transit2
Affordability76
Public Safety50
Airports32
Hospitals21
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools9
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
130kPopulation+8.8k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
24%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate35%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$57kMedian Household Income+$9.3k (2010–19)
89%Above Poverty+1% (2010–19)
26 mi Average Commute
91%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K20%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more4%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector74%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation16%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Military<1%
Sales and office25%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$182kMedian Home Value+$25k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$627Median Monthly Rent+$127 (2010–19)
66%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached2%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units1%
Mobile home13%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199920%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K11%
$400K to $499K4%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity65%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas25%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Blount County
United States45
Tennessee62
Property Crime in Blount County
United States48
Tennessee59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (29%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton23%
Donald Trump72%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 5 | 2 |
| Feb | 39 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 46 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 54 | 5 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 56 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 46 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Blount County
Inland Flooding57
Tornado21
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Blount County, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Blount County, TN
Adventist Christian School of Maryville
6 miles, N
Maryville Christian School
7 miles, NW
Apostolic Christian Academy
8 miles, NW
Clayton-Bradley Academy
9 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Blount County, TN
Maryville College
5 miles, NW
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
18 miles, N
Johnson University
20 miles, NE
Hiwassee College
26 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Blount County, TN
Blount Memorial Hospital
5 miles, NW
University of Tn Medical Center
17 miles, N
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital
19 miles, N
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
19 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Blount County, TN
McGhee Tyson Airport
9 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
80 miles, E
Lovell Field
85 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
101 miles, NE