John Sevier, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Union County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
987 Population 1,299/sq mi density
$43,712 Median Income $28,342 per capita
$118,900 Home Value $276,562 Zillow
$1,056 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,712 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,900 home value, $1,056/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher

John Sevier, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,712
42% below
$28,342 per capita
Home Value
$118,900
58% below
Zillow: $276,562
Median Rent
$1,056/mo
9% below
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.3%
72% below
80.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.2%
7% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F

How John Sevier Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
42%
Rent
91%
Poverty
186%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is John Sevier a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

John Sevier residents earn a median household income of $43,712 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,342. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 298 business establishments, including 22 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in John Sevier is $118,900 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $276,562. Median rent is $1,056/month, with 28.0% 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 1976.

Education

9.3% of adults in John Sevier hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 80.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

John Sevier has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population987
Median Age50.9 yrs
Density1,299/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

B
Median Income$43,712
Per Capita$28,342
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$472M
Avg Weekly Wage$937

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,900
Rent$1,056
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$276,562
Housing Units544
Rent Burden28.0%

Health

Obesity34.2%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death16,951/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Rain55.8 in/yr
Elevation1,141 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.3%
High School+80.5%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 14%
Commute26 min
Broadband73.7%
Internet Speed81 Mbps
EV Stations74
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in John Sevier was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.