Anderson County , Tennessee

Population: 78,175 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $63,171 Home $215,800 Rent $960/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 78,175 residents, Anderson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike. CDC PLACES data shows adult obesity in Anderson County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.

$63,171
Median Income
household
$215,800
Home Value
median
$960/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $63,171
Per Capita Income $35,460
Poverty Rate 14.8%
Median Home Value $215,800
Median Gross Rent $960/mo
Owner Occupied 71.0%
Renter Occupied 29.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 78,175
Median Age 42 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 26.3%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

42.0%
Obesity
14.1%
Diabetes
18.5%
Smoking
36.5%
High Blood Pressure
25.9%
No Physical Activity
31.4%
Depression
36.5%
Insufficient Sleep
76.4%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 73.2  ·  73th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
79.99
🌀 Hurricane
48.64
🔥 Wildfire
54.26
❄️ Winter Storm
75.97
🌍 Earthquake
87.79
☀️ Drought
23.63

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