At a Glance
Median Income
$64,509
$30,334 per capita
Home Value
$185,600
Zillow: $317,066
Median Rent
$914/mo
22.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.2%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
22.4% smoking rate
How Blountville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Blountville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Blountville a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Blountville residents earn a median household income of $64,509 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,334. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,219 business establishments, including 355 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Blountville is $185,600 , 34% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $317,066. Median rent is $914/month, with 22.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
20.2% of adults in Blountville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(40% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Blountville has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,301
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density668/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$64,509
Per Capita$30,334
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$11,880M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,193
Housing
A+
Home Value$185,600
Rent$914
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$317,066
Housing Units1,180
Rent Burden22.6%
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking22.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,612/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,507 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.2%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+7.1%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute21 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed305 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Blountville was founded in 1795.
The median home in Blountville was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 305 Mbps.
There are 355 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.