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Jellico, TN

Jellico, TN.

Population: 2,536 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Jellico, TN is $129,177 — up 3.9% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $190,000 after a median 115 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, landslide, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$129,177

Typical home value

+3.9%

1-year change

115

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$129,177
1-year appreciation
+3.9%
3-year appreciation
+15.5%
5-year appreciation
+49.0%
10-year appreciation
+128.9%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2024)
$139,180
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
$190,000
Median list price
$209,400
Median price per sqft
$104
1-year sale-price change
+15.2%
Median days on market
115 days
Homes sold (recent period)
8
For-sale inventory
14
Sale-to-list ratio
95.1%
Active listings
4
1-year forecast
+2.4%
New listings (monthly)
4

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$756/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$761/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$995/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,303/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,308/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
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Schools include
Jellico Elementary, Jellico High School, Jellico Learning Academy

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, landslide, lightning, strong wind, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate · winter weather: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
35
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 82% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
71.3%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
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
56.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.6 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
9.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
1,157
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
1,697

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (29 mi)
National parks include
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Obed Wild & Scenic River
Airports within 30 mi
11
Nearest airport
Carr Airport (14 mi)
Nearest major airport
Lake Cumberland Regional Airport (SME) (43 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
12
Hospitals include
SAINT JOSEPH LONDON, MIDDLESBORO ARH HOSPITAL, AdventHealthManchester
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 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)
+296 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1980
Housing built before 1970
36.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
14.4%
Median annual property tax
$766
Mean commute to work
24 min
Households with broadband internet
51.7%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,350
Average weekly wage
$845
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
156

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

How it compares

JellicoState medianUS median
Typical home value$129,177$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$190,000$315,000$325,000
Median days on market115 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$766$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 Jellico, TN?
$129,177.
What is the median sale price in Jellico, TN?
$190,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Jellico, TN?
Median days on market: 115 days.
What is typical rent in Jellico, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $995/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Jellico, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, landslide, lightning, strong wind, tornado.
Is Jellico, TN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Jellico, TN. 35 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Jellico, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 82% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Jellico, TN?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Jellico, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Jellico, TN?
3 schools (1 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Jellico, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 9.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Jellico, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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