Carter County, TN
Living in Carter County
Bikeability3
Walkability12
Commute63
Public Transit5
Affordability100
Public Safety73
Airports46
Hospitals39
Colleges14
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools5
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
56kPopulation-1.3k (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
18%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
64%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian95%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate39%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%
Households
Family household64%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$38kMedian Household Income+$6.9k (2010–19)
78%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K33%
$25K to $49K29%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts32%
Sales and office22%
Service18%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$123kMedian Home Value+$30k (2010–19)
15%Built 2000 or Later
$476Median Monthly Rent+$99 (2010–19)
60%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached70%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home17%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200911%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 198913%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19498%
Built 1939 or earlier10%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K23%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K3%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity74%
Fuel oil, kerosene4%
LP gas6%
Utility gas10%
Wood5%
Crime
Violent Crime in Carter County
United States45
Tennessee62
Property Crime in Carter County
United States48
Tennessee59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (25%)(72%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump80%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32 | 4 | 6 |
| Feb | 35 | 4 | 6 |
| Mar | 42 | 4 | 2 |
| Apr | 50 | 4 | 2 |
| May | 59 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 66 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 53 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 3 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Carter County
Inland Flooding51
Tornado12
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Carter County, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Carter County, TN
East Tn Christian Home & Academy
7 miles, NW
Munsey Preschool & Kindergarten
13 miles, W
Rainbow Christian Academy
14 miles, SE
Ashley Academy
14 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Carter County, TN
Milligan University
9 miles, W
East Tennessee State University
13 miles, W
Lees-McRae College
16 miles, SE
King University
21 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Carter County, TN
Sycamore Shoals Hospital
8 miles, NW
Johnson City Medical Center
15 miles, W
Franklin Woods Community Hospital
16 miles, W
Charles a Cannon Jr Memorial Hospital
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Carter County, TN
Tri-Cities Airport
20 miles, NW
Asheville Regional Airport
63 miles, S
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
96 miles, S
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
99 miles, SE