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La Follette, TN

Tennessee · Campbell County · Knoxville Metro

La Follette is a small city in Tennessee with a population of 7,308. Residents earn $34,678 per year, which is 54% below the national average.

Data updated April 2026

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,308 Population 1,488/sq mi density
$34,678 Median Income $22,540 per capita
$106,000 Home Value $281,074 Zillow
$690 Median Rent 25.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
782 Violent Crime/100K 5,097 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$34,678 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $690/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
782 violent crimes/100K (106% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher

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Full City Profile
Median Income $34,678
54% lower than US avg
Home Value $106,000
62% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 782/100K
106% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 7.2%
79% lower than US avg
Median Rent $690
41% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 44.7%
39% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.6%
0% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 26.7%
115% higher than US avg

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

People

Population7,308
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,488/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

C
Median Income$34,678
Per Capita$22,540
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty26.7%
County GDP$1,449M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$106,000
Rent$690
Ownership40.0%
Zillow$281,074
Housing Units3,552
Rent Burden25.6%

Crime

F
Violent782/100K
Property5,097/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault677/100K
Burglary1,263/100K

Health

Obesity44.7%
Uninsured16.2%
Smoking27.2%
Depression34.0%
Heart Disease8.0%

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (13°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain57.7 in/yr
Sunny Days299/yr
Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.2%
High School+79.7%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score4.41

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute26 min
Broadband73.8%
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Is La Follette a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, La Follette receives an overall livability score of 2.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include elevated crime rates, an elevated poverty rate, a high uninsured rate. La Follette has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in La Follette is $34,678, 54% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 26.7% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in La Follette is $106,000, 62% below the national median / offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average / a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

With 782 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 5,097 per 100,000, 160% above the national average.

Education

7.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

La Follette enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F. Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

La Follette has a population of 7,308 with a density of 1,488 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles. The median age is 40.1 years, 3% older than the national median of 38.9. The gender split is 55.8% female and 44.2% male. The city is predominantly White (93.8%), with 1.7% Hispanic. English is the primary language spoken at home by 98.4% of residents. 7.8% of the population are veterans, above the national rate of 6.0%. 34.2% of residents have a disability (above the 13.0% national average). 90.7% have health insurance coverage.

Population

7,308
Total Population
1,488
People / sq mi
40.1yrs
Median Age
3% above US avg
4.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 44.2%
Female 55.8%

Race & Ethnicity

La Follette vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only 98.4%
25% above US avg
Spanish 1.6%
88% below US avg

Social Characteristics

La Follette vs U.S. Average

The median household income in La Follette is $34,678, which is 54% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,540 (below the $39,052 national figure). The average weekly wage is $846, 41% lower than the U.S. average. The unemployment rate is 3.6% (below the 3.6% US average). 26.7% of residents live below the poverty line, higher than the national rate of 12.4%. The area has 748 business establishments, including 64 restaurants. The cost of living index is 91.9, below the national baseline of 100 / offering relatively affordable living. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes. 6.8% of workers work from home (below the 15.2% national rate).

Income: La Follette vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$34,678
54% below US avg
Per Capita Income$22,540
Avg Weekly Wage$846
IRS Avg AGI$58,604
Gini Index0.443 (0=equal, 1=unequal)

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.6%
0% below US avg
Poverty Rate26.7%
115% above US avg
Establishments (County)748
County GDP$1,449M

Business (County)

Restaurants64
Healthcare62
Retail118
Manufacturing37

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,081
12% below US avg
Cost of Living91.90 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate2.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.5 min
Drive Alone83.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.8%

Walkability

The median home value in La Follette is $106,000, 62% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $281,074, higher than the Census estimate. Homes sell for 86.9% of their list price, suggesting buyers have room to negotiate. Monthly rent averages $690 (41% 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. 40.0% of housing units are owner-occupied (below the 65.4% national rate). There are 3,552 total housing units in the city. The median year a home was built is 1968. The average annual property tax is $3,081. 25.6% of renters spend 30% or more of their income on housing. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$106,000
62% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$281,074
Median List Price$120,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$120,000
$/Sq Ft$178
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio86.9%
Price Drops45.5%
Inventory22

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$690
41% below US avg
Rent Burden25.6%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Homeownership40.0%
Owner-Occupied40.0%
Renter-Occupied60.0%
Housing Units3,552
Median Year Built1968

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,081
12% below US avg
Effective Rate2.91%
In La Follette, 44.7% of adults are obese, above the national rate of 32.1%. 14.3% have diabetes (above the 10.5% national rate). Heart disease affects 8.0% of residents, above the national average. 39.9% have high blood pressure. 27.2% are current smokers (above the 14.0% national rate). 14.7% report binge drinking. 34.8% are physically inactive, above the national average. 34.0% report depression (above the 20.0% national average). 25.2% experience frequent mental distress. 16.2% of residents lack health insurance (above the 8.6% national rate). The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,827. The dentist ratio is 1:3,045. 45.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The food environment index is 6.4 out of 10.

Health Metrics: La Follette vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity44.7%
39% above US avg
Diabetes14.3%
Heart Disease8.0%
High Blood Pressure39.9%
Asthma12.2%
COPD12.6%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke4.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking27.2%
94% above US avg
Binge Drinking14.7%
Physical Inactivity34.8%
Depression34.0%
Mental Distress25.2%
Physical Distress19.4%
Short Sleep40.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.7%
Uninsured16.2%
88% above US avg
Primary Care1:2,827
Dentists1:3,045
Mental Health1:1,676
Checkup Rate74.5%
Dental Visits45.7%
Premature Death18,369/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment6.4/10
Exercise Access45.1%
Healthcare Facilities62
La Follette has a violent crime rate of 782 per 100,000 residents, 106% above the national average of 380. This breaks down to aggravated assault at 676.6 per 100,000, robbery at 60.1, rape at 45.1. The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000 (below the national rate of 6.3). Property crime stands at 5,097 per 100,000, 160% above the U.S. average. This includes larceny/theft at 3,488, burglary at 1,263, vehicle theft at 346 per 100,000 residents. The county recorded 10 fatal traffic crashes. Overall, La Follette receives a safety grade of F.

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

Violent Crime

Total Violent781.8/100K
106% above US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape45.1/100K
Robbery60.1/100K
Assault676.6/100K

Property Crime

Total Property5,097.0/100K
160% above US avg
Burglary1,263.0/100K
Theft3,488.2/100K
Vehicle Theft345.8/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
Traffic Accidents37
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
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La Follette enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 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 57.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40. The city sits at an elevation of 1,293 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density1,488/sq mi
Coordinates36.3717°N, 84.1256°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCampbell County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.7"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.5 / 100
Community Resilience9.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

161 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 M4.2 128 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 93 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 91 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 11 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 54 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 115 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 63 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 53 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 128 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 36 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 129 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 66 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 73 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 117 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 143 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 45 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 96 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 146 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 66 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

215 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 44 fatalities, 592 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 7
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 17 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 57 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 41 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 66 km 1
May 9, 1988 EF3 42 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 69 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 77 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 33 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIMNEY TOPS 2 (14,998 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 71 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 28 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 11 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 18 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 18 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 72 km
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 99 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 32 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 32 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 35 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 14 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 64 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 31 km
1991 OTTER 4,923 77 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 75 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 39 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in

La Follette has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.3").

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La Follette is located in Campbell County. It is classified as Metro / 250K–1M, part of a metropolitan area. 7.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 79% below the national average of 33.7%. 79.7% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree (below the 13.1% national rate). Area schools have an average test score of 4.4 out of 10. In the 2024 presidential election, the county voted Republican with 84.5% of the vote, a 69.6-point margin. 73.8% of households have broadband internet access (below the 90.0% national rate). The area has 1 EV charging stations. There are 4 public libraries serving the community. 62 healthcare facilities operate in the area. 83.2% of workers drive alone to work.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.5%
D 14.8%

Winner: Republican by 69.6 points

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)10
Traffic Accidents37
Avg Accident Severity2.5 / 4.0
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Education

Bachelor's Degree+7.2%
79% below US avg
High School+79.7%
Graduate Degree+1.4%
School Test Score4.41
D Education Grade (1.6/5.0)

Area & Infrastructure

RUCC Code 2Metro / 250K–1M
Population Density1,488/sq mi
Total Area4.9 sq mi
CountyCampbell County County

Services

Broadband Access73.8%
Avg Download Speed54.4 Mbps
Avg Upload Speed18.6 Mbps
Max Download Speed1,000 Mbps
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities62
Restaurants64
Retail Stores118

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.5 min
Drive Alone83.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.8%
Average costs for common services in La Follette. 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 Campbell County

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

Industry Jobs Establishments Avg Annual Pay Location Quotient
Retail Trade 1,545 122 $32,002 1.65
Manufacturing 1,269 51 $57,012 1.65
Accommodation & Food Services 972 68 $22,097 1.14
Administrative & Waste Services 524 31 $36,088 0.95
Construction 419 73 $50,004 0.85
Finance & Insurance 252 51 $74,368 0.66
Arts & Entertainment 238 15 $41,479 1.51
Other Services 147 37 $37,353 0.52
Wholesale Trade 143 36 $68,656 0.39
Transportation & Warehousing 94 22 $45,855 0.24
Real Estate 75 23 $39,854 0.52
Information & Technology 36 14 $61,464 0.21
Unclassified 1 1 $31,008 0.08

Hospitals in La Follette

Hospital Type CMS Rating Emergency Phone
LAFOLLETTE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals Yes (423) 907-1200

Schools in La Follette

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
LaFollette Elementary School Elementary 507 49 10.3:1
Lafollette Middle School Middle 394 36 10.9:1
Campbell Co Adult High School High
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Radio Stations near La Follette

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
105.1 FM WKCE oldies AAC
WIVK-FM tennessee vols AAC+ 48 kbps
detour TALK talk, talk & speech MP3 64 kbps
ROCK RAGE Radio MP3 320 kbps
WDVX MP3 128 kbps

Campgrounds Near La Follette

4 campgrounds found near La Follette.

NameRatingSitesPrice
Wilderness Road Campground 4.6/5 151 $18–$39
BLUE HERON CAMPGROUND 4.5/5 45 $30–$35
Alum Ford Campground 4.3/5 6 $15
Bear Creek Campground - KY 4.2/5 22 $30–$35

National Parks Near La Follette

28 national parks and monuments found near La Follette.

ParkTypeFee
Alvin C York State Park Free
Big Ridge State Park Free
Big Ridge State Park State Park Free
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area National River & Recreation Area Free
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park State Park Free
Cove Lake State Park Free
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park State Park Free
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park National Historical Park Free
Cumberland Mountain State Park Free
Cumberland Trail State Park Free
Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site State Park Free
Fort Loudon State Park Free
Frozen Head State Park Free
General Burnside Island State Park State Park Free
Great Smoky Mountains National Park National Park Free
Indian Mountain State Park Free
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park State Park Free
Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument National Monument Free
Norris Dam State Park Free
Norris Dam State Park State Park Free
Obed Wild & Scenic River Wild & Scenic River Free
Panther Creek State Park Free
Panther Creek State Park State Park Free
Pickett State Park Free
Pine Mountain State Resort Park State Park Free
Pine Mountain State Scenic Trail State Park Free
Seven Islands State Park Free
Wilderness Road State Park State Park Free

Trails Near La Follette

26 trails found near La Follette.

TrailMilesSurfaceHikeBikeHorse
PINEY BUTTE 9.6
BUFFALO CANYON 5.2
LAUREL CREEK 4.1
ARABIAN LOOP 4.0
DOG SLAUGHTER 3.8
NORTH FLAT ROCK 3.3
BELGIAN LOOP 3.1
LICK CREEK 3.0
CANTER LOOP 2.2
FLAT ROCK RIDGE 2.2
YELLOW CLIFF 2.1
ALUM 1.8
STRAIGHT CREEK OHV TRAIL 1.6
INDIAN CREEK TRAIL 1.5
YAHOO ARCH 1.4
NATURAL ARCH LOOP 1.0
STRAIGHT CREEK OHV TRAIL A 0.8
DRAFT 0.8
KROGER ARCH ADDITION 0.7
BARRENFORK ACCESSIBLE HERITAGE 0.6
PANORAMIC VIEW 0.6
LICK CK FALLS 0.5
MARKERS ARCH 0.4
CANTER LOOP B 0.2
LICK CREEK 0.2
CANTER LOOP A 0.2

Museums in La Follette

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
ARNWINE CABINHISTORY MUSEUM2819 ANDERSONVILLE HWY8654947680$667,984
MUSEUM OF APPALACHIAGENERAL MUSEUM8654947680$667,984
COAL MINERS MUSEUM OF THE CUMBERLANDSHISTORY MUSEUM8654267914
NORRIS HISTORICAL SOCIETYHISTORIC PRESERVATION
W.G. LENOIR MUSEUMGENERAL MUSEUM8654949688

Libraries in La Follette

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
LAFOLLETTE PUBLIC LIBRARY201 SOUTH 9TH STREET0.039,670
JACKSBORO PUBLIC LIBRARY585 MAIN STREET, SUITE 2010.035,495
LAKE CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY226 NORTH MAIN ST.0.027,066
JELLICO PUBLIC LIBRARY104 NORTH MAIN STREET0.018,277
NORRIS COMMUNITY LIBRARYONE NORRIS SQUARE0.015,566
CARYVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY4839 OLD HIGHWAY 63, SUITE 20.010,680
BRICEVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY111 SLATESTONE ROAD0.04,031

Restaurants in La Follette

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kathy's
Rainbow Family Restaurant

Cafes in La Follette

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Common Ground Coffee Shop

Clinics in La Follette

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Urgent Care
VA Clinic

Gas Stations in La Follette

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gulf

Banks in La Follette

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

American Trust Bank of East Tennessee
Peoples Bank of the South

Gyms in La Follette

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Castleton's Fitness
Hype

Golf Courses in La Follette

1 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LaFallotte Country Club

Pharmacies in La Follette

4 pharmacies and drugstores.

Pharmacy Address Phone
CVS - 7794 106 INDEPENDENCE LANE 423-562-4444
MEDICAL CENTER PHARMACY 901 EAST CENTRAL AVENUE 423-562-3160
RIGGS DRUG STORE 502 WEST CENTRAL AVENUE 423-562-5235
WALGREENS - 6738 2109 JACKSBORO PIKE 423-566-0786

Fire Stations in La Follette

NameAddressTypeActive FirefightersVolunteersPhone
Campbell County Fire Service222 Fire Rescue LN, STE AVolunteer423-563-9983

Bridges in La Follette

LocationTypeKindYear BuiltLength (ft)Daily TrafficCondition
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous201118927,039G
CulvertConcrete continuous19473027,039F
CulvertConcrete continuous19473027,039F
CulvertConcrete19217818,901G
CulvertConcrete continuous19772217,473F
CulvertConcrete continuous19775116,599F
Stringer/Multi-beamSteel continuous19362973,104F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete2015973,021F
CulvertSteel2002382,362F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1991107691F
CulvertConcrete continuous193024680F
Box Beam (Single/Spread)Prestressed concrete continuous2007102599G
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous1990161560F
CulvertConcrete continuous199449380F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete1995100160F
Stringer/Multi-beamPrestressed concrete continuous1992159110G
CulvertConcrete continuous19843960F
CulvertSteel19752150F

Airports Near La Follette

42 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
McGhee Tyson AirportTYSLarge Airport
Lake Cumberland Regional AirportSMEMedium Airport
London-Corbin Airport/Magee FieldLOZMedium Airport
Big T AirportSmall Airport
Boss AirportSmall Airport
Campbell County Airport - Colonel Tommy C Stiner AirfieldSmall Airport
Carr AirportSmall Airport
Cox Farm AirportSmall Airport
Deerfield Resort AirportSmall Airport
Dumplin FieldSmall Airport
Elkins FieldSmall Airport
Gatlinburg-Pigeon Forge AirportGKTSmall Airport
Joppa AirportSmall Airport
Knoxville Downtown Island AirportSmall Airport
Lake View AirportSmall Airport
Landing At River'S EdgeSmall Airport
Lee's AirparkSmall Airport
Massingale AirportSmall Airport
McCreary County AirportSmall Airport
Mcgraw's Backyard AirportSmall Airport
Meadowlake AirportSmall Airport
Melton FieldSmall Airport
Middlesboro-Bell County AirportSmall Airport
Montvale AirparkSmall Airport
Natural Selection AirportSmall Airport
New Tazewell Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Old Valley AirportSmall Airport
Oliver Springs Inc AirportSmall Airport
Raby AirparkSmall Airport
Riner Farm AirportSmall Airport
Robertson Farm AirportSmall Airport
Rockwood Municipal AirportRKWSmall Airport
Scott Municipal AirportSmall Airport
Seymour Air ParkSmall Airport
Sky Ranch AirportSmall Airport
Stone FieldSmall Airport
TEC FieldSmall Airport
Village AirportSmall Airport
Wayne County AirportSmall Airport
Will A Hildreth Farm AirportSmall Airport
Williamsburg Whitley County AirportSmall Airport
Wolf Creek AirportSmall Airport

Police Stations in La Follette

2 police stations.

StationAddressPhone
Jacksboro Police Department
Rocky Top Police Department

Grocery Stores in La Follette

16 grocery stores.

StoreTypeAddress
Big Creek MarketConvenience Store102 E Beech St
Corner MarketConvenience Store604 West Central Ave
CVS Pharmacy 7794Other106 Independence Ln
DOLLAR GENERAL 4376Other119 Myers Ln Ste A
DOLLARTREE 9802Other1324 E Central Ave
Family Dollar 491Other1211 Jacksboro Pike
FOOD LION 1055Supermarket1707 E Central Ave
Hollingsworth Meat MarketGrocery Store407 E Chestnut St
HOUCHENS SAVE-A-LOT 81Supermarket126 Whiteway Plz
Main Street ShellConvenience Store219 W Central Ave
Quick ShopConvenience Store1708 E Central Ave
Red Roof MarketConvenience Store303 E Central Ave
United Grocery Outlet 14Grocery Store2668 WEST CENTRAL AVE
WALGREENS 6738Other2109 Jacksboro Pike
West End BPConvenience Store706 W Central Ave
Zoyal Market n/aConvenience Store1323 E Central Ave

Post Offices in La Follette

2 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
La Follette Post Office
La Follette Post Office1221 East Central Avenue

Treatment Centers in La Follette

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Crossroads of JacksboroSubstance Abuse800-805-6989
Dayspring HealthSubstance Abuse423-784-5771
Ridgeview - Psychiatric Hospital and CenterBoth865-482-1076
Tennova LaFollette Medical Center - Senior Behavioral HealthMental Health423-907-1222

DOL Wage Violations in La Follette

8 employers with DOL wage violations totaling $19,136 in back wages owed to 31 employees.

8
Violations
$19,136
Back Wages Owed
31
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
Deerfield Resort 37766 1 $6,255 $1,564 4
Cumberland Village Care and Rehab 37766 1 $2,895 $482 6
Road House Market 37766 1 $2,866 $955 3
Diner, The 37766 1 $2,357 $295 8
LAFOLLETTE - POLICE DEPARTMENT [OSHA] 37766 Police Protection 1 $2,305 $384 6
Riggs Drugstore - Medical Center 37766 1 $1,403 $1,403 1
Sears Sears Holdings 37766 1 $831 $831 1
Riggs Drugstore 37766 1 $224 $112 2

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Follette

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CAMPBELL COUNTY CHRISTIAN LEARNING CENTERPO BOX 256
FAITH WAY ASSEMBLY OF GOD CHURCH106 FAITH WAY
FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH255 W CENTRAL AVE
MOUNTAIN HERITAGE COMMUNITY CLUB2335 STINKING CREEK RD

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Frequently Asked Questions About La Follette

What is the population of La Follette?

La Follette has a population of 7,308 residents and is located in Tennessee. The population density is 1,488 people per square mile, spread across 4.9 square miles. The median age of residents is 40.1 years. The population is 55.8% female and 44.2% male.

Is La Follette expensive to live in?

La Follette 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 $34,678, 54% below the national average of $75,149. The median home value is $106,000 (62% below the U.S. median). Renters pay a median of $690 per month, below the national average of $1,163. The home price-to-income ratio is 3.1x, indicating housing is reasonably affordable relative to local income levels.

Is La Follette safe?

Public safety is a concern in La Follette, with a violent crime rate of 782 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 5,097 per 100,000 (above the national average). Overall, La Follette receives a safety grade of F based on combined crime data.

What is the weather like in La Follette?

La Follette enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 299 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 57.7 inches, with 3.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median Air Quality Index (AQI) of 40.

How is the job market in La Follette?

La Follette has a healthy job market with an unemployment rate of 3.6%, near the national average of 3.6%. The average weekly wage is $846. There are 748 business establishments in the area, including 64 restaurants and food service locations. The average commute time is 26 minutes, and 6.8% of workers work from home.

How much does housing cost in La Follette?

The median home value in La Follette is $106,000. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $281,074. For renters, the median monthly rent is $690. Fair market rent is $924 for a 1-bedroom and $1,118 for a 2-bedroom apartment. The homeownership rate is 40.0%. The average annual property tax is $3,081.

How are the schools in La Follette?

Schools in La Follette have an average test score of 4.4 out of 10, below typical national benchmarks. Families may want to research individual school ratings. 7.2% of adults in La Follette hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 33.7%. 79.7% have completed high school. 1.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.

How healthy is La Follette?

The obesity rate in La Follette is 44.7% (above the national rate of 32.1%). 27.2% of adults are smokers. 34.8% are physically inactive. 34.0% of residents report depression. 16.2% lack health insurance (above the national rate). 45.1% of residents have access to exercise opportunities. The primary care physician ratio is 1:2,827.

What is transportation like in La Follette?

The average commute in La Follette is 26 minutes. 83.2% of workers drive alone to work, and 6.8% work from home.

What are the demographics of La Follette?

The racial and ethnic makeup of La Follette is 93.8% White, 1.7% Hispanic or Latino. 98.4% of residents speak only English at home. 7.8% of the population are military veterans. 34.2% of residents have a disability. 90.7% have health insurance coverage.

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