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Living in
Seymour.
Seymour is an unincorporated community in Sevier County, TN. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Seymour
This small community of roughly 16,000 people sits in a genuinely scenic spot—nestled where the Great Smoky Mountains foothills transition into Appalachian ridge country—but don't move here expecting mountain town charm or a vibrant downtown scene. Seymour is solidly residential and car-dependent, with most daily life centered around the US 441 and US 411 corridor that cuts through town, connecting you northwest to Knoxville (about 30 minutes) or east toward the Sevier County tourist zone. The real draw for people settling here is affordability paired with proximity to opportunity: a median home price around $308,000 and median household income of $82,855 means you're not stretching yourself thin, and the job market is tight with only 3.3% unemployment.
Seymour at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Foreign-Born
3.1%
Broadband Internet
92.0%
of households
Median household income
Demographics3.1% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Seymour: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Seymour, the largest foreign-born group is from India (52.7%), and 2.0% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
23.6%
of residents
65 and Older
18.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.9%
of households
Married Couples
61.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.61
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 27% above TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Seymour
In Seymour, rent runs 27% above the TN average, and home values are 7% above the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
23.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.7%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$875
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
77.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $370,228 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TN
Unemployment in Seymour
Unemployment in Sevier County, which includes Seymour, is close to the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Seymour: Sevier County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Sevier County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Seymour Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute28.5 min avg
How Seymour residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Seymour, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 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 21% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Sevier County Sheriff's Office, which covers Seymour, runs 21% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
259.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
580.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Sevier County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Seymour, 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 Seymour, 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
Seymour 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" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Seymour
Uninsured
5.2%
of residents
No hospitals inside Seymour's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.7 mi away · Knoxville
East Tennessee Childrens Hospital
Childrens · ER available · 11.7 mi away · Knoxville
University Health System, Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.8 mi away · Knoxville
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.
Education14.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Seymour
Seymour's student/teacher ratio is 14.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 23.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
23.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Seymour (within 15 miles)
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
11 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 30,418 students · in-state tuition $13,812 · 72% graduate · median earnings $65,090 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 8,745 students · in-state tuition $19,360 · 45% graduate · median earnings $45,099 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,005 students · in-state tuition $40,658 · 53% graduate · median earnings $50,006 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, 23 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Seymour
Seymour has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Great Smoky Mountains National Park (23 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
National Park
23 mi awayObed Wild & Scenic River
Wild & Scenic River
50 mi awayCumberland Gap National Historical Park
National Historical Park
53 mi awayAndrew Johnson National Historic Site
National Historic Site
55 mi awayBig South Fork National River & Recreation Area
National River & Recreation Area
68 mi awayBlue Ridge Parkway
Parkway
74 mi awayCarl Sandburg Home National Historic Site
National Historic Site
84 mi awayMill Springs Battlefield National Monument
National Monument
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Seymour
Seymour Branch Library
137 West Macon Lane, Seymour
Cities Near Seymour
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Seymour?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Seymour FAQ
Is Seymour, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Seymour's median rent is $1,515/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $82,855/year. Median home value is $308,100.
Is Seymour, Tennessee safe?⌄
Seymour is policed by the Sevier County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 259 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 581 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Seymour, Tennessee?⌄
Sevier County, which includes Seymour, 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 Seymour, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Seymour is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,515/month and median household income is $82,855/year. The median home value is $308,100. About 24% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Seymour, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Seymour is 29 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