The Town FilesSevier County, Tennessee
99,652 people. The median home is worth $299,000 (typical Tennessee town: $204,650) and the median household earns $62,581.
Towns in Sevier County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sevierville | 17,889 | $289,600 | $52,421 | 39.6 |
| Seymour | 14,705 | $308,100 | $82,855 | 42.2 |
| Pigeon Forge | 6,343 | $291,800 | $53,261 | 32.5 |
| Gatlinburg | 3,577 | $332,000 | $53,475 | 42.0 |
People and housing
| Sevier County | Typical Tennessee town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $299,000 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,072 | $863 |
| Median household income | $62,581 | $57,917 |
| Median age | 43.5 | 40.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.8% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 13.5% | 14.2% |
Jobs and pay
53,730 jobs in 2024, average pay $43,711 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 762 storm events in Sevier County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sevier County has been included in 23 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 |
| October 2, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4832: Tropical Storm Helene |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4514: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3473: Covid-19 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).