At a Glance
Median Income
$67,788
$56,228 per capita
Home Value
$103,400
Zillow: $230,353
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
85.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.1%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.3%
17.8% smoking rate
How Hiwassee Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hiwassee's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hiwassee a Good Place to Live?
A
4.2 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hiwassee residents earn a median household income of $67,788 , which is 10% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,228. The unemployment rate stands at 11.1% (208% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 654 business establishments, including 39 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hiwassee is $103,400 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,353. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Education
0.0% of adults in Hiwassee hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
85.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hiwassee has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population83
Median Age59.8 yrs
Density16/mi²
Male / Female63% / 37%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$67,788
Per Capita$56,228
Unemployment11.1%
Poverty0.0%
Avg Weekly Wage$786
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,400
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$230,353
Housing Units128
Rent Burden24.3%
Health
Obesity36.3%
Diabetes11.4%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death10,358/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain40.0 in/yr
Elevation2,530 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+85.7%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Hiwassee was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Roanoke/Blacksburg Regional (Woodrum Field) (47 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.