At a Glance
Median Income
$41,455
$31,829 per capita
Home Value
$196,500
Zillow: $275,034
Median Rent
$695/mo
38.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
264/100K
1,565/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.9%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
20.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Unicoi Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Unicoi's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Unicoi 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
Unicoi residents earn a median household income of $41,455 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,829. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 338 business establishments, including 32 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Unicoi is $196,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $275,034. Median rent is $695/month, with 38.5% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Unicoi reports 264 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,565/100K.
Education
23.9% of adults in Unicoi hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Unicoi has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population3,815
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density236/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$41,455
Per Capita$31,829
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$813M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A
Home Value$196,500
Rent$695
Ownership62.8%
Zillow$275,034
Housing Units1,859
Rent Burden38.5%
Crime
F
Violent264/100K
Property1,565/100K
Health
Obesity38.8%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking20.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death13,765/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.0 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation1,913 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.9%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+7.3%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute31 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed189 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Unicoi was founded in 1994.
The median home in Unicoi was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.455 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 189 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.