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Sevierville.
About
Life in Sevierville
This is a town built around tourism—roughly half the local economy hinges on visitors heading to Great Smoky Mountains National Park just ten miles south—but what that actually means for residents is a steady job market and a community that's learned to thrive when outsiders aren't around. The unemployment rate sits at 3.1%, well below the national average, and median household income of $52,421 paired with a median home price of $290,000 makes this one of the more affordable places to land in East Tennessee, especially if you're coming from bigger metros. You're getting mountain proximity without mountain town prices, though that affordability comes with the trade-off that median household income is lower than you'd find in Knoxville (thirty minutes north), and about 23% of the population lives below the poverty line, so this isn't uniformly prosperous.
Sevierville at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Foreign-Born
15.7%
Broadband Internet
89.5%
of households
Population Growth
+4.5%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.7% foreign-born, most often from Honduras
Who lives in Sevierville: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sevierville, the largest foreign-born group is from Honduras (40.0%), and 18.2% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
19.6%
of residents
65 and Older
18.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
24.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.0%
of households
Married Couples
38.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
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 9% below TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Sevierville
In Sevierville, rent runs 9% below the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
24.2%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,073
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
50.6%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1994
median year built
Vacant Homes
17.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $419,984 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TN
Unemployment in Sevierville
Unemployment in Sevier County, which includes Sevierville, is close to the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Sevierville: Sevier County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Sevier County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Sevierville Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.7 min avg
How Sevierville residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sevierville, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 70% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 24 mi
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Small hub1.8M 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 17% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Sevierville runs 17% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
385.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,053.6
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Sevierville Police Department
Natural DisastersHigh Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
77.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sevier County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sevier County, which includes Sevierville, the most common type is high wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 37 | High Wind | $20,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 18 | High Wind | $250,000 |
| 2021 | 16 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 20 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.6M |
| 2018 | 17 | High 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
Sevier County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sevier County, which includes Sevierville, is typically good — 351 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
351
per year
Moderate Days
12
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sevier County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 29°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sevierville has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and cold winters (avg low 29°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/29°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.8"
Annual Snowfall
3.6"
Hot Days/Year
53
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
86
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
123
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 27°F | 4.41" |
| Feb | 54°F | 30°F | 4.26" |
| Mar | 63°F | 36°F | 4.69" |
| Apr | 72°F | 45°F | 4.32" |
| May | 80°F | 55°F | 3.87" |
| Jun | 87°F | 63°F | 4.26" |
| Jul | 90°F | 67°F | 4.65" |
| Aug | 89°F | 66°F | 3.40" |
| Sep | 84°F | 60°F | 3.56" |
| Oct | 74°F | 47°F | 2.90" |
| Nov | 61°F | 35°F | 3.56" |
| Dec | 52°F | 30°F | 4.90" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sevierville
Sevierville has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
19.5%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Leconte Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
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.
Education14.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sevierville
Sevierville's student/teacher ratio is 14.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 24.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
24.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sevierville
Sevierville has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Great Smoky Mountains National Park (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
20 mi awayAndrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site
45 mi awayCumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
51 mi awayObed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
60 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
65 mi awayBig South Fork National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
76 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
76 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sevierville
Sevier County Public Library
408 High Street, Sevierville
Kodak Branch
319 West Dumplin Valley Road, Kodak
Cities Near Sevierville
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Sevierville?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Sevierville FAQ
Is Sevierville, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Sevierville's median rent is $1,081/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $52,421/year. Median home value is $289,600.
Is Sevierville, Tennessee safe?⌄
Sevierville's violent crime rate was 385 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3054 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sevierville, Tennessee?⌄
Sevier County, which includes Sevierville, 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 Sevierville, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Sevierville is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,081/month and median household income is $52,421/year. The median home value is $289,600. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sevierville, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Sevierville is 24 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