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Sneedville, TN


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Sneedville, Tennessee

Sneedville, Tennessee, in Hancock county, is 50 miles W of Johnson City, Tennessee (center to center) and 122 miles SE of Lexington, Kentucky. The town has a population of 1,257.

The People and Families of Sneedville

In Sneedville, about 42% of adults are married. Lots of people in Sneedville live independently, in one-person housing. The town has its share of unmarried adults.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sneedville had a median family income of $20,208.

Sneedville Housing

In Sneedville, 55% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. Landlords in the town rent a large number of single bedroom units. And yes, you can rent a place in Sneedville without breaking the bank. Residential property taxes remain low i the town.

Commuting

In Sneedville, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sneedville strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Tennessee):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophySneedville Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophySneedville Affordability of Property Taxes
Low Violent Crime
(vs. State)
Top 10%Sneedville Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Sneedville, TN

Comparing Sneedville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Tennessee (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens77
Age of the Population77
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Racial Diversity32
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Well-Paid Single Men11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Walking and Biking to Work45
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents1010
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Housing Recently Built87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime810
Low Property Crime35
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