Living in Grainger County, Tennessee

Grainger County is a county in Tennessee with a population of around 22,846, part of the Morristown, TN MSA metro area. The main communities are Blaine, Rutledge.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $641/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $246K. The county has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country at 2.9%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 49°F) and hot summers (highs around 82°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. The area has tornado risk worth factoring into home insurance decisions.

Demographics

Grainger County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 45 and a predominantly working-class population (11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.