Sullivan County, TN

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 4/10
local_library Schools 3/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
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
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
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
159,693 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.0 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
63.4% 64% (US)
College-Educated
26.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$56,802 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.1% 88% (US)
Average Commute
23 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
11.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$190,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$400 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$651 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
65.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Kingsport-Bristol Metro Area
4
Tennessee
5
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Kingsport-Bristol Metro Area
5
Tennessee
5
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 4 34
Feb 4 3 37
Mar 4 1 45
Apr 4 0 54
May 4 0 62
Jun 4 0 70
Jul 5 0 73
Aug 4 0 72
Sep 3 0 66
Oct 2 0 55
Nov 3 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 68% leaning right.

Liberal (29%) (69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 76%
Hillary Clinton 20%
Other 4%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, TN State Senate District 4, TN State House District 2, TN
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Schools

Blountville Middle School
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
Blountville Elementary
2 miles, N • 1.4 star
Avoca Elementary
3 miles, E • 3.7 star
Bluff City Elementary
3 miles, S • 1.9 star
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Colleges

Northeast State Community College
6 miles, W • 1.4 star
King University
10 miles, E • 2.3 star
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Hospitals

Sycamore Shoals Hospital
12 miles, S • 2.3 star
Indian Path Community Hospital
12 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Franklin Woods Community Hospital
13 miles, SW • 4.1 star
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Airports

Tri-Cities Airport
6 miles, W • 1 star
Asheville Regional Airport
75 miles, SW • 1.4 star
McGhee Tyson Airport
106 miles, W • 2.3 star
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