Blountville is a small town of 3,265 in Tennessee, with a median household income of $63,487
and a 6.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is
15% below the national average.
Strengths:
Blountville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Blountville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Blountville city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 85.4
Blountville's overall cost of living index is 85.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Blountville costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.
Metric
Blountville, TN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$165,300
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$923
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
82.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$63,487
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Blountville's violent crime rate is 426.3 per 100,000 residents
— 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
426.3 /100k
Property Crime
1909.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Blountville is served primarily by Sullivan County.
Metric
Blountville, TN
National Avg
School District
Sullivan County
—
Elementary Schools
10
—
Middle Schools
4
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Blountville sees average highs of 46.5°F in January
and 86.4°F in July,
with 44.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 9.2 inches of snow per year.
Blountville's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Blountville roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $165,300 and median rent is $923/month.
Blountville's violent crime rate is 426.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1909.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Blountville are operated by Sullivan County.
The district has 10 elementary, 4 middle, and 2 high schools.
21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Blountville, TN has a population of 3,265, a median household income of $63,487, and an unemployment rate of 6.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Blountville averages 46.5°F in January and 86.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.0 inches
with about 9.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Blountville, TN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 37617.
The population of Blountville, Tennessee is 3,265 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Blountville: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $165,300, median household income $63,487, crime index 104 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Blountville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
