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Oliver Springs, TN

Oliver Springs, TN.

Population: 10,004 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Oliver Springs, TN is $248,061 — up 4.2% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $301,500 after a median 40 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with cold wave, ice storm, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 8.1% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$248,061

Typical home value

+4.2%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$248,061
1-year appreciation
+4.2%
3-year appreciation
+11.4%
5-year appreciation
+36.9%
10-year appreciation
+113.7%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2026)
$248,596
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
$301,500
Median list price
$244,950
Median price per sqft
$181
1-year sale-price change
+16.9%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
16
For-sale inventory
29
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Active listings
23
1-year forecast
+1.5%
New listings (monthly)
9

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
$1,378/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,401/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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Anderson County, Morgan County, Roane County
Schools include
Norwood Elementary, Norwood Middle School, Petros Joyner Elementary, Oliver Springs Middle, Oliver Springs High School

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
cold wave, ice storm, landslide, lightning, strong wind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · ice storm: Relatively Moderate · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate · strong wind: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
16
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Oak Ridge Reservation (USDOE) (10.1 mi)
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
58.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
60.5 in
Annual snowfall
2.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
29
Days with Good air quality
319
Days with Moderate air quality
41
Highest AQI recorded (year)
68

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,996
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,486

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Obed Wild & Scenic River (11 mi)
National parks include
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Oliver Springs Inc Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) (29 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
18
Hospitals include
MIDDLESBORO ARH HOSPITAL, CUMBERLAND MEDICAL CENTER, BLOUNT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.9 / 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)
+513 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1979
Housing built before 1970
28.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,122
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
64.5%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
16,630
Average weekly wage
$1,795
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
380

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

How it compares

Oliver SpringsState medianUS median
Typical home value$248,061$269,266$288,527
Median sale price$301,500$315,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,122$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 Oliver Springs, TN?
$248,061.
What is the median sale price in Oliver Springs, TN?
$301,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Oliver Springs, TN?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Oliver Springs, 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 Oliver Springs, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: cold wave, ice storm, landslide, lightning, strong wind.
Is Oliver Springs, TN in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Oliver Springs, TN. 16 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Oliver Springs, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Oliver Springs, TN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oliver Springs, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Oliver Springs, TN?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Oliver Springs, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Oliver Springs, TN?
Good. Median AQI: 29. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Oliver Springs, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 91.9 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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