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Tellico Plains, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Monroe County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,124 Population 576/sq mi density
$43,859 Median Income $21,932 per capita
$168,000 Home Value $241,655 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 28.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
651 Violent Crime/100K 2,389 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$43,859 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$168,000 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
651 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Tellico Plains, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,859
42% below
$21,932 per capita
Home Value
$168,000
40% below
Zillow: $241,655
Median Rent
$613/mo
47% below
28.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
651/100K
71% above
2,389/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.9%
53% below
84.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.6%
28% above
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
22% above
22.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Tellico Plains Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
58%
Home Value
60%
Rent
53%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
47%
Unemployment
128%
Crime
171%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Tellico Plains a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Tellico Plains residents earn a median household income of $43,859 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,932. The unemployment rate stands at 4.6% (28% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 96 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Tellico Plains is $168,000 , 40% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $241,655. Median rent is $613/month, with 28.9% 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 1981.

Safety & Crime

Tellico Plains reports 651 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,389/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

15.9% of adults in Tellico Plains hold a bachelor's degree or higher (53% below the national average). 84.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Tellico Plains has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,124
Median Age35.0 yrs
Density576/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$43,859
Per Capita$21,932
Unemployment4.6%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$2,217M
Avg Weekly Wage$949

Housing

A+
Home Value$168,000
Rent$613
Ownership73.0%
Zillow$241,655
Housing Units558
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent651/100K
Property2,389/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault651/100K
Burglary543/100K

Health

Obesity39.1%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking22.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death15,494/100K

Climate

Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain55.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation865 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.9%
High School+84.2%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute32 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

Tellico Plains was founded in 1911.
The median home in Tellico Plains was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (35 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.