Sullivan County , Tennessee
Population: 159,693 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $56,802 Home $190,800 Rent $850/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 159,693 residents, Sullivan County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Tennessee and neighboring counties alike.
$56,802
Median Income
household
$190,800
Home Value
median
$850/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $56,802 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,143 |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% |
| Median Home Value | $190,800 |
| Median Gross Rent | $850/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 72.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 27.1% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 159,693 |
| Median Age | 45 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 26.6% |
Health Outcomes
CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults
37.7%
Obesity
15.2%
Diabetes
19.7%
Smoking
42.0%
High Blood Pressure
27.2%
No Physical Activity
30.6%
Depression
37.7%
Insufficient Sleep
76.4%
Annual Checkup
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 71.5 · 71th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
47.23
🌀 Hurricane
54.69
🔥 Wildfire
36.48
❄️ Winter Storm
57.64
🌍 Earthquake
87.25
☀️ Drought
28.72
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