Bledsoe County , Tennessee
Population: 14,905 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $49,655 Home $165,400 Rent $779/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 14,905 residents, Bledsoe 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 Bledsoe County at 41%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$49,655
Median Income
household
$165,400
Home Value
median
$779/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $49,655 |
| Per Capita Income | $23,547 |
| Poverty Rate | 25.0% |
| Median Home Value | $165,400 |
| Median Gross Rent | $779/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 79.1% |
| Renter Occupied | 20.9% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 14,905 |
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 8.8% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
41.3%
Obesity
17.3%
Diabetes
25.5%
Smoking
45.7%
High Blood Pressure
34.7%
No Physical Activity
30.3%
Depression
39.8%
Insufficient Sleep
77.7%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 24.1 · 24th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
55.03
🌀 Hurricane
35.29
🔥 Wildfire
57.00
❄️ Winter Storm
38.51
🌍 Earthquake
60.24
☀️ Drought
54.68
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