The Town FilesWashington County, Tennessee
136,261 people. The median home is worth $249,000 (typical Tennessee town: $204,650) and the median household earns $62,809.
Towns in Washington County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johnson City | 71,046 | $268,200 | $57,254 | 35.4 |
| Jonesborough | 5,860 | $299,200 | $74,015 | 42.6 |
| Oak Grove | 4,482 | $260,600 | $72,143 | 47.0 |
| Spurgeon | 3,978 | $219,300 | $64,250 | 44.6 |
People and housing
| Washington County | Typical Tennessee town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $249,000 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,005 | $863 |
| Median household income | $62,809 | $57,917 |
| Median age | 40.2 | 40.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.3% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.5% | 14.2% |
Jobs and pay
63,746 jobs in 2024, average pay $55,766 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 377 storm events in Washington County from 1996 to 2026, with 9 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Washington County has been included in 16 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 |
| September 27, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3620: Tropical Storm Helene |
| March 8, 2023 | Winter Storm | DR-4691: Severe Winter Storm |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).