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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Very Low

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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