Elizabethton, TN

Tennessee · Carter County · Johnson City Metro

Elizabethton is a small city in Tennessee with a population of 14,364. Residents earn $44,834 per year, which is 40% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

3.0 /5.0

B Good

14,364 Population 1,504/sq mi density

$44,834 Median Income $28,915 per capita

$159,700 Home Value $224,793 Zillow

$751 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent

56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

604 Violent Crime/100K 4,765 property/100K

Overall

3.0 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.2 / 5.0

$44,834 median income, 3.4% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.7 / 5.0

$159,700 home value, $751/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

604 violent crimes/100K (59% above avg)

Education

3.0 / 5.0

25.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile

Median Income $44,834

40% lower than US avg

Home Value $159,700

43% lower than US avg

Violent Crime 604/100K

59% higher than US avg

Bachelor's+ 25.2%

25% lower than US avg

Median Rent $751

35% lower than US avg

Obesity Rate 37.6%

17% higher than US avg

Unemployment 3.4%

6% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 15.0%

21% higher than US avg

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

People

Population14,364

Median Age40.6 yrs

Density1,504/mi²

Male / Female47% / 53%

Largest GroupWhite 91%

Veterans8.5%

Economy

Median Income$44,834

Per Capita$28,915

Unemployment3.4%

Poverty15.0%

County GDP$1,556M

Commute22 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$159,700

Rent$751

Ownership62.1%

Zillow$224,793

Housing Units6,231

Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

Violent604/100K

Property4,765/100K

Murder0.0/100K

Assault559/100K

Burglary768/100K

Health

Obesity37.6%

Uninsured12.5%

Smoking21.0%

Depression33.5%

Heart Disease6.6%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)

AQI40 (Good)

Rain48.0 in/yr

Sunny Days305/yr

Elevation1,677 ft (511 m)

Education

Bachelor's+25.2%

High School+88.6%

Graduate+8.3%

School Score5.03

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%

Commute22 min

Broadband77.5%

EV Stations3

Libraries1

Is Elizabethton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Elizabethton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, a high uninsured rate, below-average incomes. Elizabethton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Elizabethton is $44,834, 40% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 15.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Elizabethton is $159,700, 43% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $751 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 604 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 4,765 per 100,000, 143% above the national average.

Education

25.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5/10.

Climate & Weather

Elizabethton enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches, including 6.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Elizabethton has a population of 14,364 with a density of 1,504 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles. The median age is 40.6 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 53.4% female and 46.6% male. The city is predominantly White (91.2%), with 1.3% Hispanic, 4.3% Black. English is the primary language spoken at home by 96.3% of residents. 8.5% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 21.0% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 91.4% have health insurance coverage.

Population

14,364

Total Population

1,504

People / sq mi

40.6yrs

Median Age

4% above US avg

9.9mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.6%

Female 53.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Elizabethton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 96.3%

23% above US avg

Spanish 3.7%

72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Elizabethton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Elizabethton is $44,834, which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,915 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $915, 36% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.4% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.0% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 880 business establishments, including 82 restaurants. The cost of living index is 91.9, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes (shorter than the 28-minute US average). 10.7% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: Elizabethton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$44,834
	40% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$28,915
Avg Weekly Wage	$915
IRS Avg AGI	$55,024
Gini Index	0.449 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	3.4%
	6% below US avg
Poverty Rate	15.0%
	21% above US avg
Establishments (County)	880
County GDP	$1,556M

Business (County)

Restaurants	82
Healthcare	84
Retail	141
Manufacturing	26

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)	$3,250
	7% below US avg
Cost of Living	91.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate	2.04%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	21.6 min
Drive Alone	78.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	10.7%

Walkability

The median home value in Elizabethton is $159,700, 43% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $224,793, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 100.3% of their list price, indicating a competitive market where bidding wars are common. Monthly rent averages $751 (35% below the national average of $1,163). Fair market rent ranges from $924 for a one-bedroom to $1,118 for a two-bedroom apartment. 62.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. There are 6,231 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1964. The average annual property tax is $3,250. 24.9% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$159,700
	43% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI	$224,793
Median List Price	$239,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price	$239,450
$/Sq Ft	$191
Homes Sold	15
Sale-to-List Ratio	100.3%
Price Drops	32.1%
Inventory	56

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent	$751
	35% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)	$1,025
Rent Burden	24.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership	62.1%
Owner-Occupied	62.1%
Renter-Occupied	37.9%
Housing Units	6,231
Median Year Built	1964

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)	$3,250
	7% below US avg
Effective Rate	2.04%

In Elizabethton, 37.6% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 12.3% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 6.6% of residents. 37.6% have high blood pressure. 21.0% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 15.3% report binge drinking. 29.1% are physically inactive, above the national average. 33.5% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 22.3% experience frequent mental distress. 12.5% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,302. The dentist ratio is 1:2,820. 79.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 5.2 out of 10.

Air Quality (Open-Meteo CAMS - 2026-05-23)

PM2.5

0.9

μg/m³

Fine particulate

PM10

1.0

μg/m³

Coarse particulate

NO₂

3.2

μg/m³

Nitrogen dioxide

O₃

66.0

μg/m³

Ozone

SO₂

0.3

μg/m³

Sulphur dioxide

158.0

μg/m³

Carbon monoxide

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity	37.6%
	17% above US avg
Diabetes	12.3%
Heart Disease	6.6%
High Blood Pressure	37.6%
Asthma	11.7%
COPD	9.4%
Cancer	7.5%
Stroke	3.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking	21.0%
	50% above US avg
Binge Drinking	15.3%
Physical Inactivity	29.1%
Depression	33.5%
Mental Distress	22.3%
Physical Distress	16.5%
Short Sleep	43.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate	91.4%
Uninsured	12.5%
	45% above US avg
Primary Care	1:3,302
Dentists	1:2,820
Mental Health	1:1,462
Checkup Rate	75.5%
Dental Visits	54.4%
Premature Death	12,616/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment	5.2/10
Exercise Access	79.3%
Healthcare Facilities	84

Elizabethton has a violent crime rate of 604 per 100,000 residents, 59% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 559.3 per 100,000, robbery at 7.5, rape at 37.3. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 4,765 per 100,000, 143% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,513, burglary at 768, vehicle theft at 485 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 11 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, Elizabethton receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent	604.1/100K
	59% above US avg
Murder	0.0/100K
	100% below US avg
Rape	37.3/100K
Robbery	7.5/100K
Assault	559.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property	4,765.5/100K
	143% above US avg
Burglary	768.1/100K
Theft	3,512.6/100K
Vehicle Theft	484.8/100K
Arson	14.9/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	11
Traffic Accidents	32
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety Grade	F
Safety Score	1.0 / 5.0

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Elizabethton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,677 feet.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	55.9°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	36°F (2°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,677 ft (511 m)
Area	9.9 sq mi (25.6 km²)
Population Density	1,504/sq mi
Coordinates	36.3396°N, 82.2378°W
Timezone	America/Chicago
County	Carter County County
Nearest Airport	Foothills Regional (MRN) 50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"

26% above US avg

Snowfall 6.0"

Wettest Month (Jul) 4.69"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	40.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	63.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	83.1 / 100
Community Resilience	17.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Low
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Moderate
Hail	Very Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Very Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Low
Lightning	Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm	Relatively Low
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Relatively Moderate

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

88 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012	6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky	M4.2	115 km
Aug 17, 1990	9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky	M4.0	122 km
Jul 30, 1997	6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.8	119 km
Feb 12, 1994	10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia	M3.4	55 km
Jun 26, 1995	6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia	M3.4	82 km
Jun 16, 2006	9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina	M3.4	127 km
Mar 5, 2019	7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee	M3.4	134 km
Jun 4, 2023	4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina	M3.2	102 km
Nov 8, 1990	5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky	M3.2	111 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.2	125 km
Jul 26, 2001	11 km S of New Market, Tennessee	M3.2	124 km
Apr 29, 2018	10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee	M3.1	103 km
Jan 1, 1993	4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina	M3.0	53 km
Aug 4, 2007	12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina	M3.0	96 km
Apr 13, 2001	11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee	M3.0	101 km
Jul 7, 1995	3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee	M3.0	40 km
Nov 24, 2012	7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee	M3.0	123 km
Jul 17, 2019	7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee	M3.0	126 km
Aug 14, 2009	4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia	M2.9	49 km
Apr 5, 2005	1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee	M2.9	132 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year	Name	Category	Closest
1989	Hugo	Category 1	209 km

Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

126 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 225 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
May 7, 1998	EF4	93 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	43 km	3
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	49 km	2
Apr 27, 2011	EF3	61 km	6
Jul 10, 1980	EF3	19 km	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF3	64 km	1
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	42 km	0
Apr 27, 2011	EF2	23 km	2
May 8, 2009	EF2	86 km	0
May 8, 2009	EF2	72 km	0
May 7, 1998	EF2	83 km	0
May 5, 1989	EF2	66 km	0
Jul 6, 1980	EF2	94 km	0
May 24, 1979	EF2	83 km	0
Feb 18, 1976	EF2	98 km	0
Jan 25, 1975	EF2	64 km	0
Apr 4, 1974	EF2	86 km	0
Apr 22, 1967	EF2	43 km	0
Mar 12, 1967	EF2	66 km	1
Apr 9, 1965	EF2	33 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,138 ac, 1987).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
1987	UNNAMED	15,138	93 km
2000	BRUSHY RIDGE	12,405	61 km
2016	PARTY ROCK	8,572	97 km
2007	LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB)	7,151	64 km
2016	CHESTNUT KNOB	6,418	96 km
2016	SILVER MINE	6,082	69 km
2014	North Fork Rx	4,934	95 km
1985	UNNAMED	4,610	92 km
2022	LOST BEAR RX FY2022	4,276	70 km
2017	WHITE CREEK	4,166	64 km
1987	UNNAMED	3,789	97 km
2016	CLEAR CREEK	3,493	70 km
2001	LARMAN	3,072	71 km
2016	UNNAMED	2,976	61 km
2022	UNNAMED	2,680	79 km
2000	TIPTON HILL	2,661	30 km
2016	HALLS TOP	2,464	96 km
2016	RAVEN ROCK	2,273	98 km
2007	UNNAMED	2,242	44 km
2010	BROWN GAP CREEK-A	2,210	91 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	36°F (2°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	38°F (3°C)	3.5 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.1 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.6 in
May	63°F (17°C)	4.1 in
June	70°F (21°C)	3.9 in
July	75°F (24°C)	4.7 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	73°F (23°C)	3.7 in
September	67°F (20°C)	3.4 in
October	56°F (13°C)	2.9 in	Driest
November	46°F (8°C)	3.2 in
December	38°F (4°C)	3.4 in

Elizabethton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").

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Elizabethton is located in Carter County. It is classified as Metro / under 250K, part of a metropolitan area. 25.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25% below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. 8.3% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 5 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 81.2% of the vote, a 63.2-point margin. 77.5% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 3 EV charging stations. There are 1 public libraries serving the community. 84 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 78.1% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 81.2%

D 17.9%

Winner: Republican by 63.2 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)	11
Traffic Accidents	32
Avg Accident Severity	2.3 / 4.0

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+	25.2%
	25% below US avg
High School+	88.6%
Graduate Degree+	8.3%
School Test Score	5.03

B Education Grade (3.0/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 3	Metro / under 250K
Population Density	1,504/sq mi
Total Area	9.9 sq mi
County	Carter County County

Services

Broadband Access	77.5%
Avg Download Speed	138.3 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed	6.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed	1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations	3
Alt Fuel Stations	4
Public Libraries	1
Healthcare Facilities	84
Restaurants	82
Retail Stores	141

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	21.6 min
Drive Alone	78.1%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	10.7%

Average costs for common services in Elizabethton. Prices are estimated based on regional cost of living data and may vary by provider.

Healthcare

Doctor Visit (Primary Care)	$230 ($138-$368)
Specialist Visit	$322 ($184-$505)
Urgent Care Visit	$184 ($92-$322)
Emergency Room Visit	$2,022 ($735-$4,595)
Dental Cleaning	$119 ($69-$184)
Dental Filling	$230 ($138-$368)

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Auto Repair

Oil Change (Conventional)	$41 ($23-$69)
Oil Change (Synthetic)	$69 ($46-$110)
Brake Pad Replacement	$276 ($138-$460)
Tire Rotation	$37 ($18-$69)
New Tires (Set of 4)	$551 ($368-$919)
Battery Replacement	$184 ($92-$322)

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Home Services

Plumber (Per Hour)	$92 ($55-$138)
Electrician (Per Hour)	$83 ($46-$129)
HVAC Repair	$368 ($138-$735)
HVAC System Install	$6,433 ($3,676-$11,028)
Roof Repair	$919 ($368-$1,838)
Roof Replacement	$8,271 ($5,055-$13,785)

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Legal

Divorce (Uncontested)	$1,379 ($460-$3,217)
Divorce (Contested)	$13,785 ($4,595-$27,570)
DUI Defense	$4,595 ($1,838-$9,190)
Bankruptcy (Chapter 7)	$1,379 ($735-$2,757)
Will Preparation	$460 ($184-$919)
Trust Preparation	$2,298 ($919-$4,595)

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Personal Care

Men's Haircut	$23 ($14-$41)
Women's Haircut	$51 ($28-$92)
Hair Coloring (Full)	$138 ($69-$230)
Manicure	$23 ($14-$41)
Pedicure	$37 ($23-$60)
Massage (1 Hour)	$74 ($46-$119)

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Food & Grocery

Gallon of Milk (per gallon)	$3.77 ($2.76-$5.05)
Dozen Eggs (per dozen)	$3.22 ($2.30-$4.60)
Loaf of Bread	$3.49 ($2.30-$5.05)
Chicken Breast (per lb)	$4.14 ($2.76-$5.97)
Ground Beef (per lb)	$5.05 ($3.68-$6.89)
Rice (per lb)	$0.92 ($0.55-$1.65)

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Utilities

Electricity (Monthly)	$129 ($74-$230)
Natural Gas (Monthly)	$64 ($28-$138)
Water/Sewer (Monthly)	$64 ($37-$110)
Internet (Monthly)	$64 ($37-$92)
Cell Phone Plan (Monthly)	$60 ($28-$92)
Cable TV (Monthly)	$78 ($46-$138)

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Transportation

Monthly Parking (Downtown)	$184 ($69-$460)
Car Insurance (Annual)	$1,838 ($1,103-$3,217)
Bus Pass (Monthly)	$64 ($28-$119)
Taxi/Uber (5-Mile Ride)	$14 ($7.35-$23)
Car Registration (Annual)	$92 ($28-$230)
Driver's License Renewal	$28 ($14-$69)

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Education & Childcare

Daycare (Infant, Monthly)	$1,103 ($551-$2,298)
Daycare (Toddler, Monthly)	$919 ($460-$1,838)
After-School Care (Monthly)	$368 ($184-$643)
Tutoring (Per Hour)	$46 ($23-$92)
SAT/ACT Prep Course	$919 ($368-$2,298)
Private School (K-12, Annual)	$11,488 ($4,595-$27,570)

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Pets

Vet Visit (Routine Checkup)	$55 ($28-$92)
Dog Vaccination (Annual)	$92 ($46-$184)
Dog Grooming	$55 ($28-$92)
Pet Boarding (Per Night)	$37 ($18-$69)
Dog Spay/Neuter	$276 ($138-$460)
Cat Spay/Neuter	$184 ($92-$368)

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Childcare

Center-Based (monthly)
Infant	$567
Toddler	$476
Preschool	$476
Family Childcare (monthly)
Infant	$393
Toddler	$422
Preschool	$422

Source: DOL Women's Bureau (2022)

Top Industries in Carter County

Largest private-sector industries by employment (BLS QCEW 2024 data, county level).

Industry	Jobs	Establishments	Avg Annual Pay	Location Quotient
Retail Trade	1,816	141	$29,661	1.51
Manufacturing	1,682	36	$56,468	1.70
Accommodation & Food Services	1,416	82	$19,665	1.30
Other Services	337	59	$48,508	0.93
Finance & Insurance	302	62	$75,739	0.62
Arts & Entertainment	174	18	$31,368	0.86
Wholesale Trade	160	37	$72,027	0.34
Transportation & Warehousing	152	16	$60,888	0.30
Real Estate	72	28	$40,918	0.39
Information & Technology	35	16	$54,006	0.16
Utilities	18	3	$45,858	0.39
Unclassified	9	2	$9,520	0.54

Colleges & Universities in Elizabethton

Institution	Type	Enrollment	Acceptance	In-State Tuition	Out-of-State
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Elizabethton	Public · Associate	891	-	-	-

Hospitals in Elizabethton

Hospital	Type	CMS Rating	Emergency	Phone
SYCAMORE SHOALS HOSPITAL	Acute Care Hospitals	2/5	Yes	(423) 542-1300

Schools in Elizabethton

13 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School	Level	Enrollment	Teachers	Student/Teacher
Elizabethton High School	High	863	64	13.5:1
T A Dugger Junior High School	Middle	633	38	16.7:1
East Side Elementary	Elementary	491	27	18.2:1
Happy Valley High School	High	446	29	15.4:1
Hunter Elementary	Elementary	433	31	14.0:1
Harold McCormick Elementary	Elementary	380	27	14.1:1
West Side Elementary	Elementary	371	23	16.1:1
Happy Valley Middle School	Middle	369	20	18.5:1
Unaka High School	High	315	26	12.1:1
Keenburg Elementary	Elementary	212	17	12.5:1
Unaka Elementary	Elementary	210	15	14.0:1
Valley Forge Elementary	Elementary	202	16	12.6:1
Carter County Online Academy	Other	99	10	9.9:1

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Radio Stations near Elizabethton

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station	Genre	Quality

Campgrounds Near Elizabethton

15 campgrounds found near Elizabethton.

Name	Rating	Sites	Price
KATY BRANCH	5.0/5	1	$75
BACKBONE ROCK RECREATION AREA PAVILIONS	4.9/5	1	$50
BACKBONE ROCK CAMPGROUND	4.6/5	11	$10, $20
WATAUGA POINT RECREATION AREA	4.6/5	2	$30
DENNIS COVE CAMPGROUND	4.5/5	14	$10, $20
Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)	4.5/5	27	$12
Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)	4.5/5	32	$20, $50
CARDENS BLUFF CAMPGROUND	4.4/5	42	$12
LITTLE OAK CAMPGROUND	4.4/5	66	$10
Linville Falls Campground	4.3/5	64	$30, $45
Mortimer Campground	4.3/5	17	$20, $30
Horse Creek Pavilion DAY USE	4.2/5	1	$30
THE LAURELS PICNIC AREA PAVILIONS	3.5/5	2	$30
Horse Creek Recreation Area	2.5/5	14	$10
Old Forge Campground	-	1	$7

National Parks Near Elizabethton

38 national parks and monuments found near Elizabethton.

Park	Type	Fee
Andrew Johnson National Historic Site	National Historic Site	Free
Bear Paw State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Beech Creek State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Blue Ridge Parkway	Parkway	Free
Bobs Creek State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Breaks Interstate Park	State Park	Free
Chimney Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Clinch River State Park	State Park	Free
Clinch River State Park	State Park	Free
Davy Crockett Birthplace	State Park	Free
Elk Knob State Park	State Park	Free
Elk Knob State Park	State Park	Free
Fonta Flora State Trail	State Park	Free
Grandfather Mountain State Park	State Park	Free
Grayson Highlands State Park	State Park	Free
Hungry Mother State Park	State Park	Free
John And Landon Carter House State Park	State Park	Free
Kingdom Come State Park	State Park	Free
Lake James State Park	State Park	Free
Lake James State Park	State Park	Free
Linville River State Natural and Scenic River	State Park	Free
Mount Jefferson State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Mount Mitchell State Park	State Park	Free
Natural Tunnel State Park	State Park	Free
NC Division of Parks and Recreation Conservation Land	State Park	Free
New River State Park	State Park	Free
Pineola State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Pinnacle Rock State Park	State Park	Free
Pisgah View State Park	State Park	Free
South Fork of the New River State Natural and Scenic River	State Park	Free
South Mountains State Park	State Park	Free
Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park	State Park	Free
Southwest Virginia Museum State Park	State Park	Free
Sugar Mountain State Natural Area	State Park	Free
Sycamore Shoals	State Park	Free
Warriors Path	State Park	Free
Wilderness Gateway State Trail	State Park	Free
Yellow Mountain State Natural Area	State Park	Free

Trails Near Elizabethton

165+ trails found near Elizabethton.

Trail	Miles	Surface	Hike	Bike	Horse
ANST - APPALACHIAN RD	159.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MST - GRANDFATHER RD	71.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
IRON MOUNTAIN	16.4		-	-	-
FLATWOODS HORSE TRAIL	13.8		-	-	-
LINVILLE GORGE	12.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
WILSON RIDGE	12.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
BUFFALO MOUNTAIN ATV TRAIL	10.8		-	-	-
SHINBONE	8.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	Yes
LOST COVE LOOP	8.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HOLSTON MOUNTAIN TRAIL	7.5		-	-	-
SHORTOFF	7.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
WILSON CREEK	6.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
DARK HOLLOW HORSE TRAIL	6.5		-	-	-
STEELES CREEK	6.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
VIRGINIA CREEPER	6.2	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
YANCEY RIDGE	6.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
HARPER CREEK	6.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
DEVILS FORK	6.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
LAUREL FORK TRAIL	5.8		-	-	-
HOLSTON MOUNTAIN WEST	5.8		-	-	-
BROWN MOUNTAIN 2	5.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BROWN MOUNTAIN 1A	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BROWN MOUNTAIN 9	4.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
HICKEY FORK	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
PINE RIDGE	4.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
NORTH HARPER CREEK	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
JERRY MILLER	4.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
STAMPING GROUND HORSE TRAIL	4.3		-	-	-
POND MOUNTAIN WILDERNESS TRAIL	4.3		-	-	-
LITTLE POND MOUNTAIN	4.3		-	-	-
GREENTOWN	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
ROCK JOCK	3.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
LONGARM TRAIL	3.6		-	-	-
RATTLESNAKE RIDGE TRAIL	3.4		-	-	-
BROWN MOUNTAIN 1	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
SCHOOLHOUSE RIDGE	3.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
LIMESTONE COVE TRAIL	3.2		-	-	-
HACK LINE TRAIL	3.2		-	-	-
ESTES MILL	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
RAIDER CAMP	3.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
OLD DUG RD	3.1		-	-	-
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	3.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
GREENTOWN SHORTCUT	2.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
VIRGINIA CREEPER	2.8	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
DICK CREEK HORSE TRAIL	2.8		-	-	-
YELLOW BUCK	2.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
PATTY RIDGE TRAIL	2.7		-	-	-
DAVIS CREEK TRAIL	2.6		-	-	-
HOLLY SPRINGS	2.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	-
BROWN MOUNTAIN 1B	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
GREEN RIDGE	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
LACY TRAP TRAIL	2.5		-	-	-
DEVILS CREEK	2.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
JOSIAH HIKING TRAIL	2.4		-	-	-
SARVIS COVE TRAIL	2.4		-	-	-
WOODY RIDGE	2.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
LOST COVE	2.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CALIFORNIA TRAIL	2.3		-	-	-
OLD HOMESTEAD TRAIL	2.3		-	-	-
BROWN MOUNTAIN 3	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BULLEN HOLLOW TRAIL	2.2		-	-	-
JONAS RIDGE	2.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BROWN MOUNTAIN 7	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
MORRELL TRAIL	2.1		-	-	-
WHITE OAK FLATS	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BARTEE BRANCH	2.1		-	-	-
BROWN MOUNTAIN 10	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
BRUSHY RIDGE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
FORK RIDGE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
PERSIMMON RIDGE	2.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
LITTLE JENNINGS CREEK TRAIL	2.1		-	-	-
BACKBONE ROCK	2.0		-	-	-
SQUIBB CREEK TRAIL	2.0		-	-	-
VIRGINIA CREEPER	1.8	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
GRANNY LEWIS TRAIL	1.8		-	-	-
PINE RIDGE CONNECTOR	1.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BIG LOST COVE CLIFFS	1.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
TEMPLE HILL TRAIL	1.7		-	-	-
VIRGINIA CREEPER	1.7	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
TURKEY PEN COVE TRAIL	1.7		-	-	-
SHORT SPUR	1.7		-	-	-
ARTIE HOLLOW TRAIL	1.6		-	-	-
LITTLE OAK	1.6		-	-	-
ROCK CREEK FALLS TRAIL	1.5		-	-	-
VIRGINIA CREEPER	1.5	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
COWBELL HOLLOW HORSE TRAIL	1.5		-	-	-
UPPER CREEK FALLS	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
POPLAR COVE HORSE TRAIL	1.5		-	-	-
APPALACHIAN TRAIL	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BROWN MOUNTAIN 5	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
TIMBER RIDGE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BROWN MOUNTAIN 1	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
VIRGINIA CREEPER	1.5	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
SPENCE RIDGE	1.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CONLEY COVE	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
PHILLIPS BRANCH	1.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
DEVILS HOLE	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
FLINT MILL	1.3		-	-	-
WILSON CREEK SPUR	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
LITTLE LOST COVE CLIFFS	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BILL CRUMP	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BABEL TOWER	1.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
SILL BRANCH SOUTH TRAIL	1.3		-	-	-
STRAIGHT FORK RIDGE	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
JENNINGS CREEK HORSE TRAIL	1.2		-	-	-
BROWN MOUNTAIN 4	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
NORTH HARPER CREEK FALLS	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CLOUDLAND	1.2	IMPORTED COMPACTED MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
COON DEN FALLS	1.2		-	-	-
TABLE ROCK GAP	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
LITTLE TABLE ROCK	1.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
PINCH-IN	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
LITTLE OAK MOUNTAIN TRAIL	1.1		-	-	-
NORTH HARPER SHORTCUT	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HAWKSBILL	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
MIDDLE SPRING RIDGE TRAIL	1.1		-	-	-
BYNUM BLUFF	1.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
PHILLIPS HOLLOW TRAIL	1.0		-	-	-
DOCTORS RIDGE HORSE TRAIL	1.0		-	-	-
VIRGINIA CREEPER	1.0	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
WHITE ROCKS	1.0	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
TENNESSEE	0.9	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
HAMPTON-BLUELINE TRAIL	0.9		-	-	-
OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY TRAIL	0.9		-	-	-
BROWN MOUNTAIN 8	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
FURNACE BRANCH	0.8		-	-	-
HUNT FISH FALLS	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
BROWN MOUNTAIN 6	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	-	-
OVERMOUNTAIN VICTORY NHT APP	0.8	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
JOSIAH HORSE TRAIL	0.7		-	-	-
TABLE ROCK SUMMIT	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
CARDENS BLUFF HIKING TRAIL	0.7		-	-	-
BEECH GROVE	0.7	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
HELL HOLLOW TRAIL	0.7		-	-	-
SILL BRANCH NORTH TRAIL	0.6		-	-	-
GRASSY RIDGE	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
DEVILS FORK	0.6	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
ROCK CREEK BICYCLE TRAIL	0.5		-	-	-
DARKSIDE CLIFFS	0.5	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
PETES BRANCH TRAIL	0.4		-	-	-
VIRGINIA CREEPER	0.4	IMPORTED LOOSE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
JACOBS TRAIL	0.4		-	-	-
WATAUGA POINT HIKING TRAIL	0.4		-	-	-
LOWER HORSE CREEK TRAIL	0.4		-	-	-
CABIN	0.4	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
ROAN MTN GARDENS NRT	0.3	ASPHALT	Yes	-	-
HEMLOCK FOREST TRAIL	0.3		-	-	-
HIGH WATER ALTERNATE TRAIL	0.3		-	-	-
BACKBONE FALLS TRAIL	0.3		-	-	-
MARGARETTE FALLS TRAIL	0.3		-	-	-
BEECH GROVE	0.3	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	Yes	Yes
STEELES CREEK CONNECTOR	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
DEVILS FORK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
ROAN MTN GARDENS NRT LOOP B	0.2	ASPHALT	Yes	-	-
WISEMANS VIEW	0.2	ASPHALT	Yes	-	-
THORPES CREEK	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
TRAIL OF THE HARDWOODS	0.2		-	-	-
BILL VINES	0.2	NATIVE MATERIAL	-	Yes	-
LINVILLE FALLS	0.2	CRUSHED AGGREGATE OR GRAVEL	Yes	-	-
ROAN MTN GARDENS NRT LOOP A	0.2	CONCRETE	Yes	-	-
BIG BALD SHELTER	0.2		-	-	-
SCARLET OAK TRAIL	0.1		-	-	-
IRON MOUNTAIN SPUR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
DEVILS CELLAR	0.1	NATIVE MATERIAL	Yes	-	-
WISEMANS VIEW LOOP	0.0	ASPHALT	Yes	-	-

Museums in Elizabethton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Annual Revenue
MILLIGAN ART GALLERY	ART MUSEUM			$41,596,456
HANDS ON! REGIONAL MUSEUM	CHILDREN'S MUSEUM		4239286509	$821,252
ROCKY MOUNT HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	200 HYDER HILL ROAD P O BOX 160	4235387396	$381,214
WATAUGA VALLEY RAILROAD HISTORICAL SOCIETY & MUSEUM	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4237535797	$161,140
TIPTON - HAYNES HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2620 S ROAN ST	4239263631	$149,085
TIPTON-HAYNES HISTORIC SITE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		6159263631	$149,085
TIPTON-HAYNES HOUSE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2620 SOUTH ROAN STREET		$149,085
HERITAGE ALLIANCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		4237539580	$115,832
NETHERLAND INN EXCHANGE PLACE ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	4812 OREBANK ROAD	4232886071	$86,703
TRINITY ARTS CENTER	ART MUSEUM		4239266048	$23,105
BOONESCREEK HISTORICAL TRUST	HISTORIC PRESERVATION			$8,119
CARROLL REECE MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM	363 STOUT DRIVE	4234394392
CHESTER INN MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4237534580
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY ARBORETUM	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER		4234398635
ETSU PLANETARIUM	SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY MUSEUM OR PLANETARIUM		4234394231
HISTORIC TIPTON	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	2620 SOUTH ROAN STREET	4239263631
HONOR FLIGHT OF NORTHEAST TENNESSEE REGION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION		8163510811
JONESBOROUGH HISTORY MUSEUM	HISTORY MUSEUM		4237539580
MUSEUM AT MOUNTAIN HOME	HISTORY MUSEUM	4TH STREET BUILDING #34 VA MED CTR CAMPUS	4234398069
MUSEUM OF ANCIENT BRICK	GENERAL MUSEUM	3015 BRISTOL HWY
REMNANT YUCHI NATION EDUCATIONAL ALLIANCE	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
ROCKY MOUNT MUSEUM	GENERAL MUSEUM		4235387396
SLOCUMB GALLERIES	ART MUSEUM		4234394291
SULLIVAN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	HISTORIC PRESERVATION
SYCAMORE SHOALS STATE HISTORIC AREA	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	1373 RITTERTOWN ROAD	4237252298
TANASI ARTS AND HERITAGE CENTER	GENERAL MUSEUM		4237350217
UNICOI COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY	ARBORETUM, BOTANICAL GARDEN, OR NATURE CENTER
WATAUGA HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION	HISTORIC PRESERVATION	119 GARLAND CEMETERY RD	4234746246

Libraries in Elizabethton

Name	Address	Annual Visits
JOHNSON CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY	100 WEST MILLARD STREET	277,958
WASHINGTON COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	200 SABIN DRIVE	103,348
ELIZABETHTON CARTER COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	201 N. SYCAMORE STREET	91,655
SULLIVAN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	1655 BLOUNTVILLE BOULEVARD	77,792
UNICOI COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY	201 NOLICHUCKY AVE	28,429

Farmers Markets in Elizabethton

Name	Address	Season	Hours	Organic	Website
Appalachian Farmers' Market	Intersection of Fair Street and Lakeview Drive	June to October			Visit
Blountville Farmer's Market	3258 Highway 126	April to October
Boone Street Market	101 Boone Street	01/01/2016 to 12/31/2016	Mon: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM;Tue: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM;Wed: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM;Thu: 10:00 AM-6:00 PM;Fri: 10:00 A	Yes	Visit
Erwin/Unicoi County Farmers Market	Erwin Town Hall	January to December
Johnson City Farmers Market	State of Franklin & South Roan Street	04/20/2013 to 12/14/2013	Wed: 7:00 AM-2:00 PM;Sun: 7:00 AM-2:00 PM;		Visit
Jonesborough Farmers Market	105 Courthouse Square	05/07/2016 to 10/29/2016	Sat: 8:00 AM-12:00 PM;		Visit
State Street Farmers Market	Stat Street				Visit
The Farmers Market at East Tennessee State University	807 University Parkway	09/04/2014 to 10/30/2014	Thu: 10:00 AM-2:00 PM;	Yes	Visit
Town of Unicoi Farmers' Market	106 Unicoi Village Place	06/17/2016 to 10/28/2016	Fri: 8:00 AM-1:00 PM;		Visit

Hotels in Elizabethton

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Americourt Hotel Elizabethton

Restaurants in Elizabethton

15 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Amigo Mexican Restaurant

Applebee's

Dino's

Greg's Pizza

Hunan

J's Corner

Mayflower Seafood

Miso

Nanny's

Pizza Hut

Puerto Nuevo

Red Chili

Sycamore Drive-In

The Black Olive

Waffle House

Theatres in Elizabethton

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The Bonnie Kate

Clinics in Elizabethton

4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fresenius Kidney Care

Medical Care

Primary Care of Elizabethton

Riverside Pediatrics

Dentists in Elizabethton

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Troy Hoover, DDS

Veterinaries in Elizabethton

1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Elizabethton Veterinary Clinic

Gas Stations in Elizabethton

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Exxon

Murphy USA

Banks in Elizabethton

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carter County Bank

Citizens Bank

Northeast Community Credit Union

Shopping Malls in Elizabethton

6 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Betsytown Shopping Center

Carter County Plaza

Elk Crossing

West Elk Avenue Center

West Elk Avenue II Center

West Towne Square

Gyms in Elizabethton

3 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Planet Fitness

The Wellness Center - Elizabethton

Workout Anytime

Breweries in Elizabethton

Name	Type	Address	Phone	Website
Countryside Vineyards & Winery	Air Fresheners, Vineyards, Deordorant, Wineries & Vineyards, Food & Drink, Brewers, Soap, Wineries,	658 Henry Harr Rd	4233231660, 423 323-1660	Visit
Yee Haw Brewing Co.	Breweries, Food & Drink	126 Buffalo St	8442002337

Nursing Homes in Elizabethton

5 nursing homes and rehabilitation centers (CMS data).

Facility	Ownership	Beds	Residents	Overall	Health	Staffing	Quality	Phone
HERMITAGE HEALTH CENTER 1633 HILLVIEW DRIVE	Non profit - Corporation	70	63	5/5	-	3/5	5/5	4235432571
HILLVIEW HEALTH CENTER 1666 HILLVIEW DRIVE	Non profit - Corporation	76	70	5/5	-	1/5	5/5	4235425061
LIFE CARE CENTER OF ELIZABETHTON 1641 HIGHWAY 19E	For profit - Corporation	158	96	5/5	-	3/5	3/5	4235424133
PINE RIDGE CARE & REHABILITATION CENTER 1200 SPRUCE LANE	For profit - Corporation	94	79	5/5	-	3/5	3/5	4235433202
IVY HALL NURSING HOME 301 WATAUGA AVE	For profit - Corporation	100	97	4/5	-	2/5	2/5	4235426512

Pharmacies in Elizabethton

9 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy	Address	Phone
BURGIE DRUG STORE	1000 WEST G STREET	423-542-4622
CVS - 7280	1100 WEST ELK AVENUE	423-543-7501
CVS - 7655	1161 HIGHWAY 19 EAST	423-547-1991
FOOD CITY - 631	920 BROAD STREET	423-542-4925
LINGERFELT PHARMACY	609 EAST ELK AVENUE	423-542-2138
RITE AID - 2735	507 WEST ELK AVENUE	423-543-3052
UNION PRESCRIPTION SHOP	402 BEMBERG ROAD	423-543-3508
WAL-MART SUPERCENTER - 690	1001 OVER MOUNTAIN DRIVE	423-543-8202
WALGREENS - 9429	214 BROAD STREET	423-547-2733

EV Charging Stations in Elizabethton

Name	Address	Network	Level 2	Connectors	Access
1651 W Elk Ave (US-K38-PSJ-1)	1651 W Elk Ave	RIVIAN_WAYPOINTS	1	J1772	public
1651 W Elk Ave (US-K38-PSJ-2)	1651 W Elk Ave	RIVIAN_WAYPOINTS	1	J1772	public
EEDEV ELIZ DOWNTOWN	404 E Elk Ave	ChargePoint Network	2	J1772	public

Cell Towers in Elizabethton

Address	Structure Type	Height (ft)
Buffalo Mtn Site BUFFALO MOUNTAIN 3.5 MI SSE	TOWER	106
153 Old Rock Quarry Road	TOWER	79
153 Old Rock Quarry Road	TOWER	79

Fire Stations in Elizabethton

Name	Address	Type	Active Firefighters	Volunteers	Phone
Elizabethton Fire Department	121 S Sycamore ST	Career			423-542-5421
Stoney Creek Volunteer Fire Department	1824 Highway 91	Volunteer			423-474-2001

Power Plants Near Elizabethton

Name	Type	Primary Fuel	Capacity (MW)	Status
WATAUGA	CONVENTIONAL HYDROELECTRIC	221111	-82.1	OP

Bridges in Elizabethton

Type	Kind	Year Built	Length (ft)	Daily Traffic	Condition
Culvert	Concrete continuous	2015	52	8,015	G
Slab	Concrete continuous	1948	28	2,752	P
Box Beam (Multiple)	Prestressed concrete	2020	40	676	G

Correctional Facilities in Elizabethton

Name	Address	Type	Population	Capacity	Status
CARTER COUNTY JAIL	900 EAST ELK AVENUE	COUNTY	226	293	OPEN

Superfund Sites Near Elizabethton

2 EPA Superfund sites (hazardous waste cleanup locations).

Site	Address	County
DIXIE CEMENT CO.	154 JUDGE GRESHAM RD	WASHINGTON
STAR BUILDING SYS	151 JUDGE DON LEWIS RD.	CARTER

Airports Near Elizabethton

44 airports within the area.

Airport	IATA	Type
Tri-Cities Regional TN/VA Airport	TRI	Medium Airport
Avery County Morrison Field	-	Small Airport
Barker Private STOL Airport	-	Small Airport
Big Sandy Landing	-	Small Airport
Boone Inc Airport	-	Small Airport
Catron Field	-	Small Airport
Center Field	-	Small Airport
Clyde Valley Airport	-	Small Airport
Crumley Field	-	Small Airport
Darnell's Field	-	Small Airport
Darnell's Landings Airport	-	Small Airport
Elizabethton Municipal Airport	-	Small Airport
Elk River Airport	-	Small Airport
Flaglor Airport	-	Small Airport
Flying W Airport	-	Small Airport
Foothills Regional Airport	MRN	Small Airport
Friendship Field	-	Small Airport
Greeneville Municipal Airport	GCY	Small Airport
Hawkins County Airport	-	Small Airport
Hensley Airpark	-	Small Airport
Indian Springs Airport	-	Small Airport
Johnson City Airport	-	Small Airport
Johnson County Airport	-	Small Airport
Kite Field	-	Small Airport
Lanni Field	-	Small Airport
Lonesome Pine Airport	LNP	Small Airport
Lower Creek Airport	-	Small Airport
Mountain Air Airport	-	Small Airport
Mountain View Airport	-	Small Airport
Murphy Field	-	Small Airport
Patton Valley Airport	-	Small Airport
Roach Farm Airport	-	Small Airport
Shiflet Field	-	Small Airport
Silver Creek Airport	-	Small Airport
Skyline Peak Airport	-	Small Airport
South Fork Field	-	Small Airport
Southfork Airport	-	Small Airport
Srigley Field Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Strawberry Ridge Airstrip	-	Small Airport
Tazewell County Airport	-	Small Airport
Tommy's Field Airport	-	Small Airport
Virginia Highlands Airport	VJI	Small Airport
Ward Farms Airport	-	Small Airport
White Oak Stand Airport	-	Small Airport

Police Stations in Elizabethton

1 police stations.

Station	Address	Phone
Elizabethton Police Department	525 East F Street

Grocery Stores in Elizabethton

11 grocery stores.

Store	Type	Address
Chris Foodmart	Convenience Store	2226 W G St
Dollar General Store 446	Other	130 W Elk Ave
Dollar Tree 2303	Other	101 Hudson Dr
Grocery Outlet 34	Grocery Store	701 W Elk Ave
Ians Market 66	Convenience Store	821 W Elk Ave
INGLES MARKETS 397	Supermarket	768 W Elk Ave
J&W Market 5	Convenience Store	409 Johnson Ave
Murphy USA 7113	Convenience Store	998 Over Mountain Dr
Redi Mart 11	Convenience Store	725 W G St
Walmart 690	Super Store	1001 Over Mountain Dr
Weigels 1106	Convenience Store	135 W Elk Ave

Post Offices in Elizabethton

1 post offices.

Post Office	Address
United States Post Office	901 W Elk Ave

Treatment Centers in Elizabethton

12 treatment centers.

Center	Type	Phone
Dragonfly Medical and - Behavioral Health	Substance Abuse	423-588-9978
Emmaus Medical and Counseling	Substance Abuse	423-202-3008
Evidence Based Addiction Medicine - DBA High Point Clinic	Substance Abuse	423-631-0731
Frontier Health - Charlotte Taylor Center	Both	423-547-5950
Frontier Health - Erwin Mental Health Center	Both	423-743-1470
Frontier Health - Turning Point Magnolia Ridge	Substance Abuse	423-926-0940
Frontier Health - Victory Center	Both	423-975-6000
Frontier Health - Watauga Mental Health Center	Both	423-232-2600
Frontier Health - Willow Ridge	Substance Abuse	423-461-7750
ReVIDA Recovery Centers	Substance Abuse	423-631-0432
Sycamore Shoals Hospital - New Leaf Senior Care/GeroPsych	Both	423-542-1358
Woodridge Hospital	Substance Abuse	423-431-7111

DOL Wage Violations in Elizabethton

16 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $73,222 in back wages owed to 190 employees.

Violations

$73,222

Back Wages Owed

190

Employees Owed

Data from the U.S. Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division (WHD) enforcement actions since FY 2005.

Employer	Severity	Parent Company	ZIP	Industry	Cases	Back Wages	Per Employee	Employees
Shawn Miller	-	-	37643	-	1	$26,501	$982	27
Rustlers BBQ	-	-	37643	-	1	$8,295	$361	23
Kimbo's Country Kitchen	-	-	37643	-	1	$8,242	$1,030	8
Hardee's	-	-	37643	-	1	$7,622	$263	29
Travelers Inn	-	-	37643	-	2	$4,895	$1,224	4
Nor-Well Company	-	-	37643	-	2	$4,489	$104	43
KFC of Princeton	-	-	37643	-	1	$3,460	$173	20
Sunshine Market #1 (Marathon)	-	-	37643	-	1	$3,086	$441	7
Service Loan & Tax	-	-	37643	-	1	$2,073	$415	5
Middleton KFC, Inc.	-	-	37643	-	1	$1,606	$146	11
HC Lewis Construction Company	-	-	37643	-	1	$1,277	$639	2
State Line Market	-	-	37643	-	1	$468	$156	3
Playstation Learning Center	-	-	37643	-	1	$424	$85	5
Community Daycare Learning Center	-	-	37643	-	1	$317	$317	1
Arrow Home Improvements	-	-	37643	-	1	$308	$308	1
Dollar General #3776	-	Dollar General Corporation	37643	-	1	$157	$157	1

Churches & Religious Organizations in Elizabethton

20 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

Name	Address
BELIEVERS FAMILY CHURCH INC	PO BOX 431
CHURCH OF GOD OF PROPHECY BIBLE PLACE	1113 PARK AVE
CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH	RT 9 BOX 2860
EAST RIVER PARK CHRISTIAN CHURCH	1207 BROAD ST
ELIZABETHTON ALLIANCE CHURCH OF THE CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE	533 E ELK AVE
ELIZABETHTON BAPTIST TEMPLE	309 E F ST
GOSPEL CRUSADERS INC	2169 SIAM RD
HRBC INC	137 E C ST
KUTUMWA NAISHE JESU MINISTRY	PO BOX 243
LAUREL FORK MINISTRY	PO BOX 1541
LIFELINE MISSIONS INTERNATIONAL	182 CLAY LITTLE RD
LOAVES & FISHES OUTREACH MINISTRY	1200 HIGHWAY 19E BYP
MEMORIAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH	100 E F ST
NO MATTER WHAT STREET MINISTRIES 2 PERCENT	118 BERRY HILL RD
REDEEMER LUTHERAN CHURCH	234 W F ST
SACRED HARMONY	319 OPAL BROOK DR
SHERREL NAVE MINISTRIES INC	525 LONG HOLLOW RD
TENNESSEE FUELED BY PRAYER FELLOWSHIPHEALING MINISTRY	360 WILBUR DAM RD
TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH	458 DOE AVE
UNITED AS ONE MINISTRIES INC	115 STONEBROOK LOOP

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Frequently Asked Questions About Elizabethton

What is the population of Elizabethton?

Elizabethton has a population of 14,364 residents and is located in Tennessee. The population density is 1,504 people per square mile, spread across 9.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.6 years. The population is 53.4% female and 46.6% male.

Is Elizabethton expensive to live in?

Elizabethton is more affordable than the national average, with a cost of living index of 91.9 / below the baseline of 100. The median household income is $44,834, 40% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $159,700 (43% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $751 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.6x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is Elizabethton safe?

Public safety is a concern in Elizabethton, with a violent crime rate of 604 per 100,000 / significantly above the national average of 380. However, crime tends to concentrate in certain areas, and many neighborhoods remain relatively safe. Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,765 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, Elizabethton receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in Elizabethton?

Elizabethton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.0 inches, with 6.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in Elizabethton?

Elizabethton has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.4%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $915. There are 880 business establishments in the area, including 82 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 22 minutes, and 10.7% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in Elizabethton?

The median home value in Elizabethton is $159,700. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $224,793. For renters, the median monthly rent is $751. Fair market rent is $924 for a 1-bedroom and $1,118 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 62.1%. The average annual property tax is $3,250.

How are the schools in Elizabethton?

Schools in Elizabethton score 5 out of 10 on standardized testing, near the national average. 25.2% of adults in Elizabethton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.6% have completed high school. 8.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is Elizabethton?

The obesity rate in Elizabethton is 37.6% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 21.0% of adults are smokers. 29.1% are physically inactive. 33.5% of residents report depression. 12.5% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 79.3% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:3,302.

What is transportation like in Elizabethton?

The average commute in Elizabethton is 22 minutes, shorter than the national average of 28 minutes. 78.1% of workers drive alone to work, and 10.7% work from home.

What are the demographics of Elizabethton?

The racial and ethnic makeup of Elizabethton is 91.2% White, 4.3% Black or African American, 1.3% Hispanic or Latino. 96.3% of residents speak only English at home, while 3.7% speak Spanish. 8.5% of the population are military veterans. 21.0% of residents have a disability. 91.4% have health insurance coverage.

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