Monroe County, TN
Living in Monroe County
Bikeability4
Walkability8
Commute38
Public Transit7
Affordability93
Public Safety34
Airports42
Hospitals27
Colleges15
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools3
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
46kPopulation+2k (2010–19)
44 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
13%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
71%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years23%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years27%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian91%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school18%
High school graduate42%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household71%
Householder living alone26%
Householder not living alone3%
Economy
$42kMedian Household Income+$6.2k (2010–19)
83%Above Poverty+2% (2010–19)
30 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year+1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K28%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector74%
Self-employed8%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation28%
Mgt, science, and arts23%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service17%
Commute
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$134kMedian Home Value+$26k (2010–19)
27%Built 2000 or Later
$500Median Monthly Rent+$112 (2010–19)
65%Owner-Occupied+1% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached<1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home25%
Boat, RV, etc1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200921%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198916%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K24%
$100K to $149K20%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K8%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K4%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity76%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas8%
Utility gas11%
Wood4%
Crime
Violent Crime in Monroe County
United States45
Tennessee62
Property Crime in Monroe County
United States48
Tennessee59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (30%)(68%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton19%
Donald Trump78%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37 | 5 | 2 |
| Feb | 41 | 5 | 1 |
| Mar | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 64 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 75 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 40 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Monroe County
Inland Flooding67
Tornado26
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Monroe County, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Monroe County, TN
Monroe County Christian Academy
6 miles, S
Cross Creek Christian School
16 miles, NW
Christ's Legacy Academy
23 miles, W
Maryville Christian School
24 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Monroe County, TN
Hiwassee College
10 miles, NW
Tennessee Wesleyan University
19 miles, W
Maryville College
26 miles, NE
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
39 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Monroe County, TN
Sweetwater Hospital Association
16 miles, NW
Starr Regional Medical Center Athens
20 miles, W
Fort Loudoun Medical Center
26 miles, N
Blount Memorial Hospital
27 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Monroe County, TN
McGhee Tyson Airport
29 miles, NE
Lovell Field
61 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
96 miles, E
Greenville Spartanburg International Airport
121 miles, E