Living in Blount County, Tennessee

Blount County is a county in Tennessee with a population of around 127,253, part of the Knoxville, TN MSA metro area. The main communities are Maryville, Alcoa, Louisville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,837/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $358K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 1.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 51°F) and warm summers (highs around 81°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Blount County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 44 and a predominantly working-class population (24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.