Lewis County , Tennessee
Population: 12,784 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $49,477 Home $157,800 Rent $735/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 12,784 residents, Lewis County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Lewis County in the bottom 14% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$49,477
Median Income
household
$157,800
Home Value
median
$735/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $49,477 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,149 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.9% |
| Median Home Value | $157,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $735/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 80.5% |
| Renter Occupied | 19.5% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 12,784 |
| Median Age | 42.2 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 10.9% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
39.1%
Obesity
11.9%
Diabetes
20.8%
Smoking
36.0%
High Blood Pressure
29.8%
No Physical Activity
30.2%
Depression
38.3%
Insufficient Sleep
77.1%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 13.9 · 14th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
59.19
🌀 Hurricane
37.13
🔥 Wildfire
9.38
❄️ Winter Storm
25.27
🌍 Earthquake
71.37
☀️ Drought
21.18
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