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Crab Orchard, TN

Crab Orchard, TN.

Population: 1,420 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Crab Orchard, TN is $179,647 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $173,500 after a median 128 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with lightning, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$179,647

Typical home value

+3.6%

1-year change

128

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$179,647
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
-1.7%
5-year appreciation
+17.8%
10-year appreciation
+94.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jul 2024)
$197,762
House Price Index (state)
484.9 (+0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$173,500
Median list price
$371,450
Median price per sqft
$181
Median days on market
128 days
Homes sold (recent period)
3
For-sale inventory
17
Sale-to-list ratio
93.7%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+1.6%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$789/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$794/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,039/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,410/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,425/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
91.9 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Crab Orchard Elementary

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
lightning, winter weather, cold wave, ice storm, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
lightning: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 73% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
87.0%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Clinch River Corporation (15.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
57.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
59.4 in
Annual snowfall
1.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
4.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,229
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,741

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Obed Wild & Scenic River (15 mi)
National parks include
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Rockwood Municipal Airport (RKW) (8 mi)
Nearest major airport
Crossville Memorial Airport Whitson Field (CSV) (15 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER, ROANE MEDICAL CENTER, METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OAK RIDGE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+922 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1983
Housing built before 1970
13.8%
Housing built 2000 or later
20.8%
Median annual property tax
$500
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
49.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,807
Average weekly wage
$924
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
128

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Crab OrchardState medianUS median
Typical home value$179,647$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$173,500$315,000$325,000
Median days on market128 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$500$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Crab Orchard, TN?
$179,647.
What is the median sale price in Crab Orchard, TN?
$173,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Crab Orchard, TN?
Median days on market: 128 days.
What is typical rent in Crab Orchard, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,039/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Crab Orchard, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, winter weather, cold wave, ice storm, strong wind.
What is the wildfire risk in Crab Orchard, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 73% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Crab Orchard, TN?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Crab Orchard, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Crab Orchard, TN?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Crab Orchard, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 4.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Crab Orchard, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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