Knoxville Metro Area, TN
Living in the Knoxville Metro Area
Bikeability12
Walkability17
Commute61
Public Transit13
Affordability78
Public Safety47
Airports36
Hospitals19
Colleges13
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
853kPopulation+168k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
30%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
65%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years24%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black6%
Caucasian86%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school11%
High school graduate30%
Some College29%
Bachelor's degree18%
Graduate degree12%
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone29%
Householder not living alone6%
Economy
$55kMedian Household Income+$8.4k (2010–19)
86%Above Poverty
25 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K13%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K5%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more5%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector71%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation13%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Military<1%
Sales and office23%
Service17%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van92%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home5%
Housing
$171kMedian Home Value+$23k (2010–19)
22%Built 2000 or Later
$649Median Monthly Rent+$113 (2010–19)
61%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached4%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home9%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 200916%
Built 1990 to 199918%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier7%
Home Value
Less than $50K7%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K19%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K12%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K9%
$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%
Electricity62%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas32%
Wood2%
Crime
Violent Crime in the Knoxville Metro Area
United States45
Tennessee62
Property Crime in the Knoxville Metro Area
United States48
Tennessee59
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (34%)(63%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton29%
Donald Trump65%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36 | 5 | 3 |
| Feb | 40 | 5 | 2 |
| Mar | 48 | 5 | 1 |
| Apr | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| May | 65 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 76 | 3 | 0 |
| Sep | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 58 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 48 | 5 | 0 |
| Dec | 39 | 5 | 1 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in the Knoxville Metro Area
Inland Flooding55
Tornado19
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Knoxville Metro Area, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Knoxville Metro Area, TN
Christian Academy of Oak Ridge
2 miles, NW
St Marys School
3 miles, W
Duncan Academy
5 miles, E
Crossroads Academy
6 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Knoxville Metro Area, TN
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
16 miles, E
Maryville College
23 miles, SE
Johnson University
26 miles, E
Hiwassee College
33 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Knoxville Metro Area, TN
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge
2 miles, W
Parkwest Medical Center
9 miles, SE
Physicians Regional Medical Center
12 miles, E
Airports
Airports near Knoxville Metro Area, TN
McGhee Tyson Airport
18 miles, SE
Lovell Field
88 miles, SW
Asheville Regional Airport
102 miles, SE
Tri-Cities Airport
105 miles, E