The Town FilesBlount County, Tennessee
139,333 people. The median home is worth $320,500 (typical Tennessee town: $204,650) and the median household earns $77,365.
Towns in Blount County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryville | 31,907 | $358,100 | $81,963 | 40.8 |
| Alcoa | 10,978 | $277,100 | $65,714 | 35.6 |
| Eagleton Village | 5,393 | $197,700 | $71,875 | 40.9 |
| Louisville | 4,384 | $379,900 | $89,744 | 51.0 |
People and housing
| Blount County | Typical Tennessee town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $320,500 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,090 | $863 |
| Median household income | $77,365 | $57,917 |
| Median age | 43.7 | 40.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.6% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 14.2% |
Jobs and pay
56,991 jobs in 2024, average pay $61,177 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 609 storm events in Blount County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Blount County has been included in 18 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| 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 |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4514: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3473: Covid-19 |
| April 17, 2019 | Flood | DR-4427: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).