At a Glance
Median Income
$50,436
$35,828 per capita
Home Value
$203,000
Zillow: $249,148
Median Rent
$843/mo
29.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
612/100K
5,218/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.0%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.9%
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Kingsport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Kingsport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Kingsport a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Kingsport residents earn a median household income of $50,436 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,828. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% 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 Kingsport is $203,000 , 28% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,148. Median rent is $843/month, with 29.6% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Kingsport reports 612 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 61% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,218/100K. The murder rate is 5.5/100K.
Education
31.0% of adults in Kingsport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Kingsport has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population55,807
Median Age42.8 yrs
Density1,051/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$50,436
Per Capita$35,828
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$11,880M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,193
Housing
A
Home Value$203,000
Rent$843
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$249,148
Housing Units27,828
Rent Burden29.6%
Crime
F
Violent612/100K
Property5,218/100K
Murder5.5/100K
Assault502/100K
Burglary598/100K
Health
Obesity38.9%
Diabetes12.7%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death12,612/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,191 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+31.0%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+11.6%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed305 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Kingsport was founded in 1822.
The median home in Kingsport was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (71 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 305 Mbps.
There are 355 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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