The Town FilesBaneberry, Tennessee
City in Jefferson County · population 523 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $395,200
- Household income
- $82,344
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 9
- Median age
- 52.8
Baneberry is a city of 523 people in Jefferson County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $395,200, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for cycling than 100% of Tennessee towns, better for first-time buyers than 98% of Tennessee towns, more walkable than 91% of Tennessee towns.
How Baneberry ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Baneberry is worth $395,200, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $82,344, which is more affordable than 15% of Tennessee towns. 98.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Baneberry | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $395,200 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | — | $863 |
| Median household income | $82,344 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 98.1% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1992 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.6% | — |
Who lives in Baneberry
| People | Baneberry | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.8 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.9% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.2% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.6% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 11.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 40.0 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 88.2% |
Weather in Baneberry
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 28.0°F. About 46.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.3 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 31 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 85 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baneberry since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on February 18, 1976 about 7.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 11 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on September 10, 1957.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| October 2, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4832: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 27, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4742: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 14,061 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,672 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Baneberry itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Baneberry
- White Pine, TN3.8 mi · 2,471 people · home $203,900
- Newport, TN7.4 mi · 6,868 people · home $133,500
- Dandridge, TN8.5 mi · 3,344 people · home $259,100
- Morristown, TN11.0 mi · 30,431 people · home $181,100
- Jefferson City, TN12.6 mi · 8,419 people · home $213,200
- Russellville, TN15.3 mi · 822 people · home $96,400
- New Market, TN15.9 mi · 1,349 people · home $180,400
- Cosby, TN17.5 mi · 807 people · home —
Baneberry questions
Is Baneberry, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Baneberry scores better for retirees than 70% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 76%. 29.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.8).
How much does a house cost in Baneberry?
The median owner-occupied home in Baneberry is valued at $395,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,344, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Baneberry?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 28.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.7 inches of precipitation a year and 3.3 inches of snow.
Does Baneberry get tornadoes?
9 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Baneberry since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on February 18, 1976. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)