The Town FilesBlaine, Tennessee
City in Grainger County · population 2,084 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $297,400
- Household income
- $77,092
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 37.0
Blaine is a city of 2,084 people in Grainger County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $297,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks hipper than 83% of Tennessee towns.
How Blaine 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 Blaine is worth $297,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $77,092, which is more affordable than 42% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,008 a month. 76.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Blaine | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $297,400 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,008 | $863 |
| Median household income | $77,092 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 76.7% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Blaine
| People | Blaine | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.0% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.0% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.9% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 7.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 32.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 86.7% | 88.2% |
Weather in Blaine
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 24.5°F. About 48.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.6 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 24 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 103 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blaine since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 13, 2013 about 3.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 13, 2013.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 7, 1999.
Severe weather in Grainger County since 1996
Grainger County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| 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 |
| May 8, 2021 | Tornado | DR-4601: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Grainger County
Grainger County had 4,301 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,454 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Blaine itself the ACS puts it at 8%.
Towns near Blaine
- Luttrell, TN5.4 mi · 1,017 people · home $154,000
- Plainview, TN6.0 mi · 2,060 people · home $168,500
- Strawberry Plains, TN6.2 mi · 2,405 people · home $168,400
- Mascot, TN6.5 mi · 2,760 people · home $206,000
- New Market, TN8.4 mi · 1,349 people · home $180,400
- Maynardville, TN9.4 mi · 2,456 people · home $205,400
- John Sevier, TN10.4 mi · 1,026 people · home $144,200
- Jefferson City, TN12.0 mi · 8,419 people · home $213,200
Blaine questions
Is Blaine, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Blaine scores better for retirees than 57% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 61%. 15.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Blaine?
The median owner-occupied home in Blaine is valued at $297,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $77,092, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,008 a month.
What is the weather like in Blaine?
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.5 inches of precipitation a year and 5.6 inches of snow.
Does Blaine get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Blaine since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 13, 2013. 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)