New Tazewell, TN

Tennessee · Nonmetropolitan · City

2.9 Fair / 5.0
2,779 Population
$55,254 Median Income
$162,500 Home Value
$690 Median Rent
54°F Avg Temperature
68 Violent Crime / 100K
44.1 yrs Median Age
11.8% Bachelor's Degree+
2.9
Overall
3.8
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
1.9
Education

People

Population2,779
Median Age44.1 yrs
Density548/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 96.5%

Economy

3.8/5
Median Income$55,254
Per Capita Income$26,395
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty Rate11.9%
County GDP$1,100M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$162,500
Zillow Value$232,780
Median Rent$690
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,118

Health

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes12.6%
Depression33.3%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime68/100K
Property Crime1,858/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft67.6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Jan / Jul33° / 74°
Rain55 in/yr
Snow8 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 40 (Good)

Education

1.9/5
Bachelor's+11.8%
High School+80.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.08
Libraries (County)1

Community

2024 VoteR 85% / D 15%
Commute18 min
Work From Home3.1%
BroadbandN/A

How New Tazewell Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$55,254
Home Value$162,500
Median Rent$690
Poverty Rate11.9%
Bachelor's Degree+11.8%
Unemployment1.3%
Violent Crime67.6 /100K
Avg Temperature54.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population2,779
Population Density548 per sq mi
Median Age44.1 years
Male47.9%
Female52.1%
Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

Race & Ethnicity

White 96.5% Black 1.2% Hispanic 1.5% Other 0.8%
White96.5%
Black or African American1.2%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Asian0.0%
Other Races0.8%

Language

English Only99.0%
Spanish Speakers1.0%
English 99% Spanish 1%

Social Characteristics

Disability29.9%
Health Insurance95.9%

Income

26% below avg
Median Household Income$55,254
Per Capita Income$26,395
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$882
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$55,767

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate1.3%
Poverty Rate11.9%
Total Establishments (County)601
County GDP$1,100M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation39
Healthcare Facilities50
Retail Stores90
Manufacturing23
Total Establishments601

Industry Mix

Restaurants 39 Healthcare 50 Retail 90 Manufacturing 23

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$55,767
Avg Property Tax Paid$3,305

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time18.0 min
Work From Home3.1%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

42% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$162,500
Zillow Home Value Index$232,780

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied41.7%

Rental Costs

41% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$690

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

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

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$3,305
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.03%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity42.9%
Diabetes12.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
High Blood Pressure37.9%
Asthma12.0%
COPD10.3%
Stroke3.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity30.4%
Depression33.3%
Mental Distress (14+ days)23.3%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage95.9%
Regular Checkup75.3%
Premature Death Rate14,193 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.8 / 10
Exercise Access30.3%
Healthcare Facilities (County)50
Restaurants (County)39

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime67.6 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault67.6 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,858.1 /100K
Burglary236.5 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,554.1 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft67.6 /100K
Arson33.8 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)3

Temperature

33°F Jan 74°F Jul
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Average54.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation54.7 in
Annual Snowfall7.9 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median40.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,430 ft (436 m)
Land Area5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density548 per sq mi
Latitude36.4381°
Longitude-83.6052°
County FIPS47025

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 84.7%
D 14.6%

Republican +70.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.8%
High School+80.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.08

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban pop 2.5K–19.9K, adjacent
Population Density548 per sq mi
Land Area5.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)1

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)3

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