White Pine, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hamblen County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,557 Population 891/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $29,478 per capita
$196,600 Home Value $262,950 Zillow
$747 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
116 Violent Crime/100K 1,047 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $747/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
116 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher

White Pine, TN

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,000
27% below
$29,478 per capita
Home Value
$196,600
30% below
Zillow: $262,950
Median Rent
$747/mo
36% below
20.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
116/100K
69% below
1,047/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.7%
50% below
81.4% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
56% above
6.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
20.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How White Pine Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
73%
Home Value
70%
Rent
64%
Poverty
51%
Bachelor's
50%
Unemployment
156%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is White Pine a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

White Pine residents earn a median household income of $55,000 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $29,478. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,568 business establishments, including 129 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in White Pine is $196,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $262,950. Median rent is $747/month, with 20.7% 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 1976.

Safety & Crime

White Pine reports 116 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,047/100K.

Education

16.7% of adults in White Pine hold a bachelor's degree or higher (50% below the national average). 81.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

White Pine has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,557
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density891/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans9.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$55,000
Per Capita$29,478
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty6.3%
County GDP$4,643M
Avg Weekly Wage$980

Housing

A+
Home Value$196,600
Rent$747
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$262,950
Housing Units1,253
Rent Burden20.7%

Crime

F
Violent116/100K
Property1,047/100K

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking20.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,647/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain48.1 in/yr
Elevation1,112 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+16.7%
High School+81.4%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute21 min
Broadband81.6%
Internet Speed291 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in White Pine was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Mc Ghee Tyson (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 291 Mbps.
There are 129 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.