At a Glance
Median Income
$101,161
$41,528 per capita
Home Value
$284,700
Zillow: $353,969
Median Rent
$1,793/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
43.1%
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
8.5%
3.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.9%
15.3% smoking rate
How Karns Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Karns's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Karns a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Karns residents earn a median household income of $101,161 , which is 35% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,528. The unemployment rate stands at 8.5% (136% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,455 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Karns is $284,700 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,969. Median rent is $1,793/month, with 22.1% 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 1993.
Education
43.1% of adults in Karns hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Karns has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,835
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density1,283/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$101,161
Per Capita$41,528
Unemployment8.5%
Poverty3.2%
County GDP$3,117M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,047
Housing
A+
Home Value$284,700
Rent$1,793
Ownership76.5%
Zillow$353,969
Housing Units1,514
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity32.9%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death10,983/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain55.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation982 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.1%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+14.8%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 23%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Karns was built in 1993.
18.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.