Sneedville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hancock County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,649 Population 717/sq mi density
$23,482 Median Income $16,308 per capita
$97,900 Home Value $172,851 Zillow
$614 Median Rent 37.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$23,482 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$97,900 home value, $614/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Sneedville, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$23,482
69% below
$16,308 per capita
Home Value
$97,900
65% below
Zillow: $172,851
Median Rent
$614/mo
47% below
37.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
3.6%
89% below
79.8% high school+
Unemployment
12.1%
236% above
43.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.2%
38% above
32.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F

How Sneedville Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
31%
Home Value
35%
Rent
53%
Poverty
348%
Bachelor's
11%
Unemployment
336%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sneedville 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

Sneedville residents earn a median household income of $23,482 , which is 69% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,308. The unemployment rate stands at 12.1% (236% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 43.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 114 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sneedville is $97,900 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $172,851. Median rent is $614/month, with 37.1% 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 1980.

Education

3.6% of adults in Sneedville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (89% below the national average). 79.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sneedville has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,649
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density717/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans2.9%

Economy

F
Median Income$23,482
Per Capita$16,308
Unemployment12.1%
Poverty43.2%
County GDP$124M
Avg Weekly Wage$660

Housing

A
Home Value$97,900
Rent$614
Ownership39.3%
Zillow$172,851
Housing Units702
Rent Burden37.1%

Health

Obesity44.2%
Diabetes17.0%
Smoking32.2%
Heart Disease9.4%
Premature Death15,408/100K

Climate

Avg Temp56°F
Rain48.8 in/yr
Elevation1,210 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.6%
High School+79.8%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score3.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 11%
Commute25 min
Broadband72.2%
Internet Speed98 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Sneedville was built in 1980.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (66 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.540 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
34.2% of the population has a disability.