Mountain City, TN
Living in Mountain City
Bikeability
4
Walkability
1
Commute
55
Public Transit
10
Affordability
100
Public Safety
42
Airports
46
Hospitals
51
Colleges
15
1←Poor
Great→100
Schools
1
1←Poor
Great→100
Residents
2.1k
Population
-478 (2010–19)
46 y
Median Age
+10 (2010–19)
11%
College-Educated
-1% (2010–19)
52%
Family Households
-19% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over18%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black3%
Caucasian89%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Education
Less than high school24%
High school graduate38%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree9%
Graduate degree1%
Households
Family household52%
Householder living alone42%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$28k
Median Household Income
+$2.3k (2010–19)
62%
Above Poverty
-4% (2010–19)
26 mi
Average Commute
85%
Lived Here Last Year
+7% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K44%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K8%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K<1%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector70%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation17%
Mgt, science, and arts21%
Sales and office22%
Service22%
Commute
Car, truck, or van94%
Public transportation1%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$142k
Median Home Value
+$40k (2010–19)
7%
Built 2000 or Later
$280
Median Monthly Rent
-$26 (2010–19)
43%
Owner-Occupied
-9% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached68%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home4%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20097%
Built 1990 to 199912%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197929%
Built 1960 to 196914%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K28%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K4%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K5%
House Heating Type
Electricity79%
Fuel oil, kerosene6%
LP gas7%
Utility gas1%
Wood7%
Crime
Violent Crime in Mountain City
United States45
Tennessee62
Johnson County52
Property Crime in Mountain City
United States48
Tennessee59
Johnson County26
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (26%)(71%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton16%
Donald Trump81%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 33 | 4 | 4 |
| Feb | 36 | 4 | 4 |
| Mar | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Apr | 52 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 61 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 69 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 0 |
| Dec | 36 | 4 | 2 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Mountain City
Inland Flooding39
Tornado9
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Mountain City, TN
Private Schools
Private Schools near Mountain City, TN
Mountain Youth Academy
3 miles, NW
Mountain Pathways School
18 miles, SE
Grace Academy
19 miles, SE
Cornerstone Christian Academy
21 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Mountain City, TN
Appalachian State University
19 miles, S
Emory & Henry College
21 miles, N
King University
21 miles, W
Lees-McRae College
22 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Mountain City, TN
Johnson County Community Hospital
1 miles, S
Johnston Memorial Hospital
18 miles, N
Ashe Memorial Hospital
19 miles, E
Watauga Medical Center
21 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Mountain City, TN
Tri-Cities Airport
33 miles, W
Asheville Regional Airport
82 miles, SW
Charlotte-Douglas International Airport
99 miles, SE
Piedmont Triad International Airport
107 miles, E