Tennessee
Tellico Plains is a small town in Tennessee with a population of 1,124. Residents earn $43,859 per year, which is 42% below the national average.
Based on current data, Tellico Plains receives an overall livability score of 2.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Tellico Plains has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Tellico Plains is $43,859, 42% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.6%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 18.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Tellico Plains is $168,000, 40% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $613 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Tellico Plains is below the national average at 223 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,010 per 100,000, 54% above the national average.
15.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Tellico Plains enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 99.4% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.6% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $43,859 |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $21,932 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $949 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,837 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% |
| 28% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 958 |
| County GDP | $2,217M |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Healthcare | 82 |
| Retail | 150 |
| Manufacturing | 56 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,437 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.05% |
| Commute Time | 32.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |
| Census Median | $168,000 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $241,655 |
| Census Median Rent | $613 |
| 47% below US avg |
| Studio | $882 |
| 1 Bedroom | $924 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,118 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,445 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,644 |
| Owner-Occupied | 73.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,437 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.05% |
| Obesity | 39.1% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 37.7% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 9.9% |
| Stroke | 3.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 29.7% |
| Depression | 34.4% |
| Mental Distress | 23.6% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 88.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 15,494/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 58.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 82 |
| Total Violent | 223.0/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 111.5/100K |
| Assault | 111.5/100K |
| Total Property | 3,010.0/100K |
| 54% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 891.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,783.7/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 334.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 55.3 inches |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 2.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 865 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3665°N, 84.2981°W |
| County FIPS | 47123 |
Winner: Republican by 66.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 15.9% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 84.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 576/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 82 |
| Restaurants | 96 |
| Retail Stores | 150 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 16 |
| Avg Commute | 32.1 min |
| Work from Home | 5.1% |