Rhea County , Tennessee
Population: 33,299 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $58,133 Home $178,500 Rent $796/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 33,299 residents, Rhea 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 Rhea County at 42%, well above the US figure — a marker of broader health-system access and economic conditions in the area.
$58,133
Median Income
household
$178,500
Home Value
median
$796/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $58,133 |
| Per Capita Income | $28,160 |
| Poverty Rate | 15.3% |
| Median Home Value | $178,500 |
| Median Gross Rent | $796/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 73.0% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.0% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 33,299 |
| Median Age | 41 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 17.4% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
42.4%
Obesity
15.7%
Diabetes
21.5%
Smoking
37.9%
High Blood Pressure
29.8%
No Physical Activity
31.5%
Depression
40.7%
Insufficient Sleep
78.2%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 49.2 · 49th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
56.46
🌀 Hurricane
46.56
🔥 Wildfire
48.28
❄️ Winter Storm
44.27
🌍 Earthquake
75.86
☀️ Drought
39.57
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