Living in Sullivan County, Tennessee

Sullivan County is a county in Tennessee with a population of around 156,791, part of the Kingsport-Bristol-Bristol, TN-VA MSA metro area. The main communities are Bristol, Bluff City.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,265/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $230K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.1%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings mild winters (highs around 48°F) and warm summers (highs around 80°F). Mountains are less than 1 hour away. Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.

Demographics

Sullivan County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 45 and a predominantly working-class population (24% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.