Sevier County , Tennessee

Population: 98,802 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $63,829 Home $259,500 Rent $1,013/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 98,802 residents, Sevier 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 Sevier County in the top 23% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with earthquake risk the dominant local risk.

$63,829
Median Income
household
$259,500
Home Value
median
$1,013/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $63,829
Per Capita Income $33,686
Poverty Rate 13.6%
Median Home Value $259,500
Median Gross Rent $1,013/mo
Owner Occupied 72.0%
Renter Occupied 28.0%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 98,802
Median Age 43.6 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 21.4%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

38.1%
Obesity
14.4%
Diabetes
19.0%
Smoking
40.8%
High Blood Pressure
27.2%
No Physical Activity
30.7%
Depression
38.7%
Insufficient Sleep
78.5%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 77.4  ·  77th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
70.93
🌀 Hurricane
56.49
🔥 Wildfire
78.72
❄️ Winter Storm
81.16
🌍 Earthquake
90.01
☀️ Drought
28.94

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