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Lenoir City.
About
Life in Lenoir City
Lenoir City is a community of 10,681 people in Tennessee. The median household income is $67,259, median rent runs about $932 per month, and median home values are around $252,400. Unemployment is low at 3.4%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Lenoir City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.0 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.0%
Foreign-Born
8.4%
Broadband Internet
87.5%
of households
Population Growth
+24.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Lenoir City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Lenoir City, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (46.6%), and 9.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
22.5%
of residents
65 and Older
21.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
28.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.3%
of households
Married Couples
47.9%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.44
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 22% below TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Lenoir City
In Lenoir City, rent runs 22% below the TN average, and home values are 12% below the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
49.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,074
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
63.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
7.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $418,869 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TN
Unemployment in Lenoir City
Unemployment in Loudon County, which includes Lenoir City, is close to the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Lenoir City: Loudon County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Loudon County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Lenoir City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.5 min avg
How Lenoir City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Lenoir City, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 63% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Small hub1.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 137 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 35% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Lenoir City runs 35% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
214.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,200.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Lenoir City Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 7 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
68.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Loudon County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Loudon County, which includes Lenoir City, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 7 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100,000 |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2023 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500,000 |
| 2022 | 3 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 6 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Loudon County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Loudon County, which includes Lenoir City, is typically good — 312 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
312
per year
Moderate Days
53
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Loudon County, county-wide
Climate88°F summers, 30°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Lenoir City has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and cold winters (avg low 30°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
51°/30°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.2"
Annual Snowfall
4.0"
Hot Days/Year
43
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
76
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
121
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 28°F | 4.99" |
| Feb | 53°F | 31°F | 5.22" |
| Mar | 62°F | 37°F | 5.09" |
| Apr | 71°F | 46°F | 5.16" |
| May | 79°F | 55°F | 4.29" |
| Jun | 86°F | 64°F | 4.24" |
| Jul | 89°F | 68°F | 5.12" |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 3.82" |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 4.25" |
| Oct | 73°F | 48°F | 3.02" |
| Nov | 61°F | 37°F | 4.14" |
| Dec | 52°F | 31°F | 5.86" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Lenoir City
Lenoir City has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
11.1%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Fort Loudoun Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Parkwest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.5 mi away · Knoxville
Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.8 mi away · Oak Ridge
Ridgeview Psychiatric Hospital and Center
Psychiatric · 14.9 mi away · Oak Ridge
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Lenoir City
Lenoir City's student/teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 19.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Obed Wild & Scenic River, 27 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Lenoir City
Lenoir City has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Obed Wild & Scenic River (27 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Obed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
27 mi awayGreat Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
46 mi awayBig South Fork National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
54 mi awayCumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
68 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
82 mi awayAndrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site
84 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
90 mi awayPublic Libraries in Lenoir City
Lenoir City Public Library
100 West Broadway, Lenoir City
Cities Near Lenoir City
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Lenoir City FAQ
Is Lenoir City, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Lenoir City's median rent is $932/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $67,259/year. Median home value is $252,400.
Is Lenoir City, Tennessee safe?⌄
Lenoir City's violent crime rate was 215 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1201 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Lenoir City, Tennessee?⌄
Loudon County, which includes Lenoir City, has an unemployment rate of 3.3%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Lenoir City, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Lenoir City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $932/month and median household income is $67,259/year. The median home value is $252,400. About 49% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Lenoir City, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Lenoir City is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from