Blountville, TN

Tennessee · Metropolitan Area

Blountville is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 3,301. Residents earn $64,509 per year, which is 14% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,301 Population 668/sq mi density
$64,509 Median Income $30,334 per capita
$185,600 Home Value $302,838 Zillow
$914 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$64,509 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$185,600 home value, $914/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $64,509
14% lower than US avg
Home Value $185,600
34% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 20.2%
40% lower than US avg
Median Rent $914
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.9%
21% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

How Blountville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population3,301
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density668/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 97%

Economy

A
Median Income$64,509
Per Capita$30,334
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$11,880M
Commute21 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$185,600
Rent$914
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$302,838

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity38.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression32.1%
Heart Disease6.8%

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain45.9 in/yr
Elevation1,507 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+88.2%
School Score5.08

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
EV Stations1
Libraries7

Is Blountville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Blountville receives an overall livability score of 3.9 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 high obesity rates. Blountville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Blountville is $64,509, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Blountville is $185,600, 34% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $914 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.

Climate & Weather

Blountville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches, including 12.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Blountville has a population of 3,301 with a density of 668 people per square mile. The median age is 45.9 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.9%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 1.1% Black.

Population

3,301
Total Population
668
People / sq mi
45.9yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.6%
Female 43.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Blountville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.8%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.2%
76% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Blountville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Blountville is $64,509, which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Blountville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$64,509
14% below US avg
Per Capita Income$30,334
Avg Weekly Wage$1,193
IRS Avg AGI$68,374

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)4,219
County GDP$11,880M

Business (County)

Restaurants355
Healthcare462
Retail558
Manufacturing131

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,964
13% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.1 min
Work from Home3.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Blountville is $185,600, 34% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $914 (21% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $302,838.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$185,600
34% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$302,838
Median List Price$245,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$245,000
$/Sq Ft$231
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio96.6%
Price Drops18.8%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$914
21% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$882
1 Bedroom$924
2 Bedrooms$1,118
3 Bedrooms$1,445
4 Bedrooms$1,644

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.5%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,964
13% above US avg
Effective Rate2.14%
In Blountville, 38.9% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 32.1% report depression. 29.3% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Blountville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.9%
21% above US avg
Diabetes12.7%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure37.1%
Asthma11.2%
COPD9.3%
Stroke3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.0%
Physical Inactivity29.3%
Depression32.1%
Mental Distress22.0%
Physical Distress16.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.4%
Checkup Rate75.3%
Premature Death12,612/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.8/10
Exercise Access58.9%
Healthcare Facilities462

Crime Rates: Blountville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Safety Score

Blountville has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall45.9 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall12.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,507 ft (459 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.8 km²)
Population Density668/sq mi
Coordinates36.5330°N, 82.3289°W
County FIPS47163
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 20.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 55-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 77%
D 22%

Winner: Republican by 55 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+20.2%
40% below US avg
High School+88.2%
School Test Score5.08
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density668/sq mi
Total Area4.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries7
Healthcare Facilities462
Restaurants355
Retail Stores558

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.1 min
Work from Home3.9%

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