Jefferson County , Tennessee
Population: 55,835 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $63,084 Home $210,000 Rent $880/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 55,835 residents, Jefferson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike.
$63,084
Median Income
household
$210,000
Home Value
median
$880/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $63,084 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,953 |
| Poverty Rate | 11.5% |
| Median Home Value | $210,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $880/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 74.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 26.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 55,835 |
| Median Age | 44.1 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 21.0% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.2%
Obesity
10.8%
Diabetes
18.5%
Smoking
34.8%
High Blood Pressure
27.1%
No Physical Activity
30.1%
Depression
37.0%
Insufficient Sleep
75.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 44.9 · 45th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
59.64
🌀 Hurricane
42.89
🔥 Wildfire
42.91
❄️ Winter Storm
39.31
🌍 Earthquake
82.60
☀️ Drought
33.05
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