The Town FilesChurch Hill, Tennessee
City in Hawkins County · population 6,998 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $211,000
- Household income
- $65,526
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 7 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 44.6
Church Hill is a city of 6,998 people in Hawkins County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $211,000, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks easier by car than 85% of Tennessee towns, better for cycling than 83% of Tennessee towns, better for retirees than 82% of Tennessee towns.
How Church Hill 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 Church Hill is worth $211,000, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $65,526, which is more affordable than 71% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,019 a month. 81.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Church Hill | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $211,000 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,019 | $863 |
| Median household income | $65,526 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 81.8% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1988 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Church Hill
| People | Church Hill | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.9% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.4% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.4% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.5% | 88.2% |
Weather in Church Hill
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 27.3°F. About 45.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 6.5 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 28 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 83 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Church Hill since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 5, 1955 about 5.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 27, 2014.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 27, 2014.
Severe weather in Hawkins County since 1996
Hawkins County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, 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, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3620: Tropical Storm Helene |
Jobs and pay in Hawkins County
Hawkins County had 12,055 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,373 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Church Hill itself the ACS puts it at 13.9%.
Public schools in Church Hill
5 public schools with 2,394 students, about 13.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volunteer High School | 9-12 | 1,007 | 13.1 |
| Church Hill Intermediate School | 5-6 | 376 | 15.0 |
| Church Hill Middle School | 7-8 | 347 | 13.9 |
| Church Hill Elementary | PK-4 | 346 | 15.0 |
| Carter's Valley Elementary | PK-4 | 318 | 12.7 |
Towns near Church Hill
- Mount Carmel, TN4.0 mi · 5,473 people · home $179,600
- Kingsport, TN9.5 mi · 55,442 people · home $234,100
- Bloomingdale, TN12.3 mi · 8,918 people · home $165,500
- Colonial Heights, TN12.5 mi · 3,055 people · home $217,100
- Spurgeon, TN15.0 mi · 3,978 people · home $219,300
- Oak Grove, TN16.9 mi · 4,482 people · home $260,600
- Rogersville, TN17.9 mi · 4,671 people · home $192,800
- Jonesborough, TN20.3 mi · 5,860 people · home $299,200
Church Hill questions
Is Church Hill, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Church Hill scores better for retirees than 82% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 54%. 23.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 44.6).
How much does a house cost in Church Hill?
The median owner-occupied home in Church Hill is valued at $211,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,526, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,019 a month.
What is the weather like in Church Hill?
July highs average 87.0°F and January lows 27.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 45.0 inches of precipitation a year and 6.5 inches of snow.
Does Church Hill get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Church Hill since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 5, 1955. 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)