Tennessee · Metropolitan Area
Alcoa is a small city in Tennessee with a population of 11,635. Residents earn $60,049 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Alcoa receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates. Alcoa offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Alcoa is $60,049, 20% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.8%. Only 7.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Alcoa is $232,300, 18% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,057 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
With 737 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, public safety is a notable concern — this is significantly above the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 5,939 per 100,000, 203% above the national average.
31.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 90.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Alcoa enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 91.3% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.7% |
| 35% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,049 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $36,197 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,176 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,574 |
| Unemployment | 1.8% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.9% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,423 |
| County GDP | $9,079M |
| Restaurants | 246 |
| Healthcare | 258 |
| Retail | 388 |
| Manufacturing | 102 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,615 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.99% |
| Commute Time | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |
| Census Median | $232,300 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $308,513 |
| Median List Price | $426,250 |
| Median List Price | $426,250 |
| $/Sq Ft | $254 |
| Homes Sold | 8 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 14.3% |
| Inventory | 28 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,057 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,623 |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,615 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.99% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.0% |
| Asthma | 11.1% |
| COPD | 7.9% |
| Stroke | 3.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 30.5% |
| Mental Distress | 20.7% |
| Physical Distress | 14.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 84.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 10,637/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 57.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 258 |
| Total Violent | 736.6/100K |
| 94% above US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 103.6/100K |
| Robbery | 115.1/100K |
| Assault | 517.9/100K |
| Total Property | 5,938.5/100K |
| 203% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 587.0/100K |
| Theft | 5,190.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 161.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 51.9 inches |
| 37% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 4.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 909 ft (277 m) |
| Area | 14.9 sq mi (38.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 781/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8070°N, 83.9730°W |
| County FIPS | 47009 |
Winner: Republican by 47.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 31.0% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 90.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 781/sq mi |
| Total Area | 14.9 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 6 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 258 |
| Restaurants | 246 |
| Retail Stores | 388 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 25.0 min |
| Work from Home | 8.1% |