Rocky Top, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Anderson County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,830 Population 1,130/sq mi density
$30,119 Median Income $18,150 per capita
$112,200 Home Value $117,718 Zillow
$697 Median Rent 26.6% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
1,523 Violent Crime/100K 3,593 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$30,119 median income, 14.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, $697/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,523 violent crimes/100K (301% above avg)
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Rocky Top, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$30,119
60% below
$18,150 per capita
Home Value
$112,200
60% below
Zillow: $117,718
Median Rent
$697/mo
40% below
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,523/100K
301% above
3,593/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
74% below
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
14.8%
311% above
38.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
39% above
24.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Rocky Top Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
40%
Home Value
40%
Rent
60%
Poverty
310%
Bachelor's
26%
Unemployment
411%
Crime
401%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rocky Top a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rocky Top residents earn a median household income of $30,119 , which is 60% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,150. The unemployment rate stands at 14.8% (311% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 38.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,081 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rocky Top is $112,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $117,718. Median rent is $697/month, with 26.6% 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 1973.

Safety & Crime

Rocky Top reports 1,523 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 301% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,593/100K.

Education

8.6% of adults in Rocky Top hold a bachelor's degree or higher (74% below the national average). 78.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rocky Top has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population1,830
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density1,130/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

F
Median Income$30,119
Per Capita$18,150
Unemployment14.8%
Poverty38.4%
County GDP$7,858M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,536

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,200
Rent$697
Ownership32.8%
Zillow$117,718
Housing Units884
Rent Burden26.6%

Crime

F
Violent1,523/100K
Property3,593/100K

Health

Obesity44.7%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,679/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain57.7 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation903 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+78.0%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 32%
Commute22 min
Broadband84.8%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

Rocky Top was founded in 1856.
The median home in Rocky Top was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.447 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.