At a Glance
Median Income
$30,119
$18,150 per capita
Home Value
$112,200
Zillow: $117,718
Median Rent
$697/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
906/100K
6,399/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
78.0% high school+
Unemployment
8.1%
38.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
24.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
299 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rocky Top a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 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 8.1% (125% 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 906 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 138% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 6,399/100K. The murder rate is 56.6/100K.
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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population1,830
Median Age30.1 yrs
Density1,130/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.1%
Economy
D
Median Income$30,119
Per Capita$18,150
Unemployment8.1%
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
Violent906/100K
Property6,399/100K
Murder56.6/100K
Assault793/100K
Burglary453/100K
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking24.4%
Heart Disease7.1%
Premature Death12,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days299/yr
Rain57.7 in/yr
AQI40 (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.
29.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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