The Town FilesFall Branch, Tennessee
Community in Washington County · population 1,248 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $213,300
- Household income
- $50,208
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 50.2
Fall Branch is a community of 1,248 people in Washington County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $213,300, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks quieter than 96% of Tennessee towns, better for families than 92% of Tennessee towns, better for retirees than 89% of Tennessee towns.
How Fall Branch 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 Fall Branch is worth $213,300, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $50,208, which is more affordable than 32% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $799 a month. 79.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Fall Branch | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $213,300 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $799 | $863 |
| Median household income | $50,208 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 79.1% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Fall Branch
| People | Fall Branch | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.2 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 25.1% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 15.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 29.8% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.3% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 9.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 10.8% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 27.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.3% | 88.2% |
Weather in Fall Branch
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 5.1 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
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fall Branch since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 27, 2011 about 4.9 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 43 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 27, 2014.
Severe weather in Washington County since 1996
Washington County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| 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 Washington County
Washington County had 63,746 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,766 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Fall Branch itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Fall Branch
1 public school with 257 students, about 13.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Branch Elementary | K-8 | 257 | 13.5 |
Towns near Fall Branch
- Sullivan Gardens, TN5.3 mi · 1,271 people · home $194,800
- Gray, TN8.2 mi · 1,293 people · home $199,400
- Kingsport, TN8.4 mi · 55,442 people · home $234,100
- Church Hill, TN8.7 mi · 6,998 people · home $211,000
- Colonial Heights, TN9.2 mi · 3,055 people · home $217,100
- Spurgeon, TN9.3 mi · 3,978 people · home $219,300
- Mount Carmel, TN10.6 mi · 5,473 people · home $179,600
- Oak Grove, TN10.6 mi · 4,482 people · home $260,600
Fall Branch questions
Is Fall Branch, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Fall Branch scores better for retirees than 89% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 96%. 25.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.2).
How much does a house cost in Fall Branch?
The median owner-occupied home in Fall Branch is valued at $213,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,208, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $799 a month.
What is the weather like in Fall Branch?
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 5.1 inches of snow.
Does Fall Branch get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Fall Branch since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 27, 2011. 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)