Banner Hill, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Unicoi County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,519 Population 1,085/sq mi density
$66,270 Median Income $31,290 per capita
$120,700 Home Value $216,875 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$66,270 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Banner Hill, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$66,270
12% below
$31,290 per capita
Home Value
$120,700
57% below
Zillow: $216,875
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
93.4% high school+
Unemployment
8.6%
139% above
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
23.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Banner Hill Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Banner Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
88%
Home Value
43%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
239%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Banner Hill a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Banner Hill residents earn a median household income of $66,270 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,290. The unemployment rate stands at 8.6% (139% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 338 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Banner Hill is $120,700 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,875. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Education

12.1% of adults in Banner Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 93.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Banner Hill has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,519
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,085/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.8%

Economy

C+
Median Income$66,270
Per Capita$31,290
Unemployment8.6%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,700
Rent
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$216,875
Housing Units585
Rent Burden35.2%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking23.7%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death13,765/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.0 in/yr
Elevation1,901 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+93.4%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score5.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Banner Hill was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Asheville Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
22.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.