Orebank, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Sullivan County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
777 Population 883/sq mi density
$67,207 Median Income $33,132 per capita
$171,300 Home Value $249,148 Zillow
$829 Median Rent 18.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$67,207 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,300 home value, $829/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Orebank, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$67,207
11% below
$33,132 per capita
Home Value
$171,300
39% below
Zillow: $249,148
Median Rent
$829/mo
29% below
18.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
29% below
98.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
64% above
7.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Orebank Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
89%
Home Value
61%
Rent
71%
Poverty
64%
Bachelor's
71%
Unemployment
164%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Orebank a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Orebank residents earn a median household income of $67,207 , which is 11% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,132. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.9% 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 Orebank is $171,300 , 39% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,148. Median rent is $829/month, with 18.6% 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 1977.

Education

23.9% of adults in Orebank hold a bachelor's degree or higher (29% below the national average). 98.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Orebank has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population777
Median Age38.5 yrs
Density883/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.9%
Veterans4.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$67,207
Per Capita$33,132
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty7.9%
County GDP$11,880M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,193

Housing

A+
Home Value$171,300
Rent$829
Ownership64.8%
Zillow$249,148
Housing Units414
Rent Burden18.6%

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death12,612/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,422 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+98.6%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute19 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed305 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries7

Did You Know?

The median home in Orebank was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (70 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 305 Mbps.
There are 355 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.