At a Glance
Median Income
$55,106
$28,787 per capita
Home Value
$264,000
Zillow: $420,849
Median Rent
$1,000/mo
28.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
431/100K
3,191/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
21.8%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
11.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
19.6% smoking rate
How Sevierville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sevierville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sevierville a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sevierville residents earn a median household income of $55,106 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,787. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,560 business establishments, including 632 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sevierville is $264,000 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $420,849. Median rent is $1,000/month, with 28.8% 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 1994.
Safety & Crime
Sevierville reports 431 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,191/100K.
Education
21.8% of adults in Sevierville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sevierville has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population18,105
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density744/mi²
Male / Female50% / 51%
Foreign Born16.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$55,106
Per Capita$28,787
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty11.9%
County GDP$7,757M
Avg Weekly Wage$841
Housing
B+
Home Value$264,000
Rent$1,000
Ownership52.7%
Zillow$420,849
Housing Units8,872
Rent Burden28.8%
Crime
F
Violent431/100K
Property3,191/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking19.6%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,507/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation891 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.8%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute24 min
Broadband84.1%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries5
Did You Know?
Sevierville was founded in 1795.
The median home in Sevierville was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.446 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.4% of the population has a disability.
16.0% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 632 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.