Jefferson County, TN
Living in Jefferson County
Bikeability11
Walkability21
Commute46
Public Transit10
Affordability89
Public Safety73
Airports29
Hospitals38
Colleges9
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
54kPopulation+3.1k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
17%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years16%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years26%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black2%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Education
Less than high school15%
High school graduate39%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree10%
Graduate degree7%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone25%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$11k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty+5% (2010–19)
28 mi Average Commute
87%Lived Here Last Year+4% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector73%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation21%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military<1%
Sales and office21%
Service21%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van93%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$146kMedian Home Value+$24k (2010–19)
25%Built 2000 or Later
$518Median Monthly Rent+$73 (2010–19)
63%Owner-Occupied-1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached67%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home24%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200919%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19597%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier6%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K17%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K4%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity78%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas6%
Utility gas13%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in Jefferson County
United States45
Tennessee62
Property Crime in Jefferson County
United States48
Tennessee59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (27%)(70%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton18%
Donald Trump77%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 4 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 77 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 2 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 4 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Jefferson County
Inland Flooding54
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Jefferson County, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Jefferson County, TN
All Saints' Episcopal School
11 miles, NE
Blue Springs Christian Academy
12 miles, W
Cornerstone Academy
12 miles, NE
Lighthouse Christian Academy
12 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Jefferson County, TN
Carson-Newman University
6 miles, NW
Johnson University
19 miles, SW
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
28 miles, W
Maryville College
36 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Jefferson County, TN
Morristown Hamblen Hospital Association
14 miles, NE
Leconte Medical Center
14 miles, S
Newport Medical Center
16 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Jefferson County, TN
McGhee Tyson Airport
35 miles, SW
Tri-Cities Airport
65 miles, NE
Asheville Regional Airport
66 miles, SE
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
105 miles, SE