Quality of Life and Culture in Rocky Top, TN

Overview

Rocky Top is a small town in the state of Tennessee with a population of 1,728. The cost of living is low making it one of the most affordable places to live in the US. Rocky Top has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors

Quality of Life Summary

Area Size: Small Town
Living Costs: Low Cost
Employment: (F) Poor
Cultural Diversity: (D) Fair
Residents: Young Professionals
School Rating: NA
Safety Rating: (F) Poor
Public Transport: (D) Fair
Average Commute: 25.1 minutes
Walkability: (C) Average
Climate: Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall: Yes
Near Beach or Lake: -
Near Mountains: -
Near Parks & Green Space: Yes

Social and Economic Statistics of Rocky Top, TN

Employment and Income	Rocky Top	Tennessee	United States
Per Capita Income	$15,221	$27,350	$32,693
Median Household Income	$27,180	$54,175	$65,483
Unemployment Rate	18.0%	6.3%	5.7%
Poverty Rate	38.5%	12.4%	10.5%

Age	Rocky Top	Tennessee	United States
Median Age	34.9	42.3	42.3

Gender	Rocky Top	Tennessee	United States
Male	48.6%	49.3%	49.8%
Female	51.4%	50.7%	50.2%

Race	Rocky Top	Tennessee	United States
White	93.7%	87.6%	80.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	6.8%	7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native	0.0%	0.2%	2.7%
Asian	0.0%	0.7%	1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other Race	0.5%	1.1%	2.7%
Multiracial	3.8%	3.5%	5.2%

Housing Information	Rocky Top	Tennessee	United States
Median Home Price	$77,000	$162,281	$208,542
Median Monthly Rent	$423	$623	$801
Family Households	25.0%	25.0%	48.6%
Nonfamily Households	30.4%	30.4%	26.2%
Homeowners	32.9%	70.6%	72.9%
Renters	67.1%	29.4%	27.1%

Education	Rocky Top	Tennessee	United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent	15.6%	9.3%	7.5%
Some College, no Degree	41.8%	41.8%	34.0%
Associate's Degree	22.5%	20.1%	21.2%
Bachelor's Degree	4.0%	6.7%	9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree	7.6%	12.3%	15.0%