Grainger County, TN
Living in Grainger County
Bikeability6
Walkability12
Commute23
Public Transit9
Affordability95
Public Safety75
Airports28
Hospitals38
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools8
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
23kPopulation+682 (2010–19)
45 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
73%Family Households+3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years22%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black<1%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Education
Less than high school21%
High school graduate43%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree7%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household73%
Householder living alone24%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
84%Above Poverty+6% (2010–19)
35 mi Average Commute
90%Lived Here Last Year+2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector70%
Self-employed11%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance15%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Sales and office19%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home7%
Housing
$119kMedian Home Value+$29k (2010–19)
23%Built 2000 or Later
$442Median Monthly Rent+$92 (2010–19)
64%Owner-Occupied-2% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units<1%
Mobile home31%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200918%
Built 1990 to 199924%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K15%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K24%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K2%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity84%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas7%
Utility gas1%
Wood8%
Crime
Violent Crime in Grainger County
United States45
Tennessee62
Property Crime in Grainger County
United States48
Tennessee59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton14%
Donald Trump83%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 39 | 4 | 3 |
| Mar | 47 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 56 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 57 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 38 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Grainger County
Inland Flooding59
Tornado20
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Grainger County, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Grainger County, TN
Lighthouse Christian Academy
11 miles, SE
All Saints' Episcopal School
12 miles, SE
Heriage Christian Academy
13 miles, NW
Faith Christian Academy
13 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Grainger County, TN
Carson-Newman University
11 miles, S
Lincoln Memorial University
22 miles, N
Johnson University
27 miles, SW
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
32 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Grainger County, TN
Hancock County Hospital
11 miles, N
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association
12 miles, E
Claiborne Medical Center
13 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Grainger County, TN
McGhee Tyson Airport
42 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
63 miles, E
Asheville Regional Airport
79 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
120 miles, SE