Newport, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Cocke County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,881 Population 1,244/sq mi density
$40,096 Median Income $23,525 per capita
$124,300 Home Value $233,846 Zillow
$780 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
685 Violent Crime/100K 4,337 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$40,096 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$124,300 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
685 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Newport, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$40,096
47% below
$23,525 per capita
Home Value
$124,300
56% below
Zillow: $233,846
Median Rent
$780/mo
33% below
28.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
685/100K
80% above
4,337/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.1%
61% below
83.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
81% below
22.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
26.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F

How Newport Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Newport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
53%
Home Value
44%
Rent
67%
Poverty
178%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
19%
Crime
180%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Newport a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Newport residents earn a median household income of $40,096 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,525. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 594 business establishments, including 64 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Newport is $124,300 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $233,846. Median rent is $780/month, with 28.5% 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 1974.

Safety & Crime

Newport reports 685 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,337/100K.

Education

13.1% of adults in Newport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 83.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Newport has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population6,881
Median Age42.6 yrs
Density1,244/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$40,096
Per Capita$23,525
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty22.1%
County GDP$1,210M
Avg Weekly Wage$873

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,300
Rent$780
Ownership48.6%
Zillow$233,846
Housing Units3,531
Rent Burden28.5%

Crime

F
Violent685/100K
Property4,337/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes14.2%
Smoking26.1%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death18,377/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Rain46.7 in/yr
Elevation1,167 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.1%
High School+83.9%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 84% / D 15%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.0%
Internet Speed112 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Newport was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (46 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
28.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 112 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.