Gatlinburg, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 3/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 4/10
accessibility Hospitals 3/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Limited Access. Few colleges are nearby, and travel or relocation may be necessary for quality higher education opportunities.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
3,643 332.4M (US)
Median Age
44.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.0% 64% (US)
College-Educated
33.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,760 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
83.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
19 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
6.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$286,500 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$427 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$848 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
18.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Sevier County
5
Sevierville Urban Area
5
Tennessee
5

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Sevier County
6
Sevierville Urban Area
6
Tennessee
5

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 5 3 35
Feb 4 2 38
Mar 5 2 45
Apr 4 1 53
May 5 0 61
Jun 5 0 68
Jul 6 0 71
Aug 5 0 70
Sep 4 0 64
Oct 3 0 55
Nov 4 0 46
Dec 4 2 37

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 28% of residents leaning left and 67% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (68%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 70%
Hillary Clinton 26%
Other 4%

Schools

Pi Beta Phi Elementary
1 miles, W 1.4 star
Gatlinburg Pittman High
3 miles, E 3.2 star
Pittman Center Elementary
5 miles, E 2.3 star
Catons Chapel Elementary
6 miles, NE 1.9 star

Colleges

Johnson University
20 miles, N 1.4 star
Maryville College
26 miles, NW 1.9 star
Carson-Newman University
28 miles, NE 1.9 star
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
29 miles, NW 2.8 star

Hospitals

Leconte Medical Center
9 miles, N 3.2 star
Newport Medical Center
24 miles, E 4.1 star

Airports

McGhee Tyson Airport
29 miles, NW 2.3 star
Asheville Regional Airport
57 miles, SE 1.4 star
Tri-Cities Airport
80 miles, E 1 star