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
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

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

Relatively Low

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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