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Mountain City, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Johnson County County
Mountain City, TN
At a Glance
How Mountain City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mountain City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Mountain City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Mountain City residents earn a median household income of $36,902 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,312. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1% (14% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 378 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mountain City is $186,800 , 34% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $230,365. Median rent is $420/month, with 26.0% 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 1977.
Safety & Crime
Mountain City reports 42 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,413/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
8.9% of adults in Mountain City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 74.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mountain City has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.