Living in Hawkins County, Tennessee

Hawkins County is a county in Tennessee with a population of around 56,471, part of the Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA metro area. The main communities are Church Hill, Mount Carmel, Rogersville.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $638/month, well below the national average, with a median home price of around $215K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.0%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 49°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

Hawkins County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 45 and a predominantly working-class population (14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.