Hamblen County, Tennessee
Among the top 24% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 74% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade D, better than 13% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 4% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade C, better than 46% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
- top 6% for estimated total tax burden
- top 9% for income tax
- bottom 4% for sales tax
Hamblen County is a county in Tennessee with about 65,000 residents. It grades B+ for lifestyle & connectivity and F for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include estimated total tax burden, income tax, and property tax rate. It rates lower on violent crime and sales tax.
Official websitehamblencountygovernment.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain · Light snow
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Precipitation 4.4 in3.1 in
muggy 84%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$50k20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 82% of US counties
Home Value$166k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$799better than 54% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 79% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.49%better than 87% of US counties
Income Tax0.00%better than 91% of US counties
Sales Tax9.55%better than 4% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden4.81%better than 94% of US counties
Unemployment6.6%better than 20% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)38°F63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.1 in66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall8.3 inbetter than 57% of US counties
Sunny Days211 daysbetter than 23% of US counties
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 34% of US counties
Comfortable Days76 daysbetter than 41% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk47.1better than 52% of US counties
School Quality33.5better than 6% of US counties
Violent Crime2226/100kbetter than 4% of US counties
Property Crime2313/100kbetter than 9% of US counties
Community
Population64,53174th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.248th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2648th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9833rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+5572nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)80.3%49th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)3.1%57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)12.3%77th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.9%65th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.5%52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time21 minbetter than 71% of US counties
Walkability6.0/20better than 47% of US counties
Airport Distance148 mibetter than 26% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.8%better than 66% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.90better than 80% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 50% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Hamblen County an affordable place to live?
- Hamblen County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 82% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Hamblen County?
- The median home value in Hamblen County is $166k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Hamblen County?
- Median household income in Hamblen County is $50k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Hamblen County?
- Median gross rent in Hamblen County is $799 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Hamblen County safe?
- Hamblen County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2226/100k (better than 4%). Property crime is 2313/100k.
- What is the weather like in Hamblen County?
- Hamblen County averages 78°F in July and 38°F in January, with 48.1 in of annual precipitation and about 211 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Hamblen County?
- Public-school quality in Hamblen County is below average, scoring better than 6% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Hamblen County?
- The average one-way commute in Hamblen County is 21 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)