Morgan County , Tennessee
Population: 21,193 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $57,408 Home $144,000 Rent $742/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 21,193 residents, Morgan 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 Morgan County at 43%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$57,408
Median Income
household
$144,000
Home Value
median
$742/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $57,408 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,576 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.8% |
| Median Home Value | $144,000 |
| Median Gross Rent | $742/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 84.3% |
| Renter Occupied | 15.7% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 21,193 |
| Median Age | 42.5 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 13.7% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
43.0%
Obesity
12.4%
Diabetes
22.4%
Smoking
37.9%
High Blood Pressure
30.4%
No Physical Activity
30.0%
Depression
41.7%
Insufficient Sleep
74.6%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 19.1 · 19th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
39.28
🌀 Hurricane
33.38
🔥 Wildfire
63.55
❄️ Winter Storm
59.10
🌍 Earthquake
58.30
☀️ Drought
24.78
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