The Town FilesHuntsville, Tennessee
Town in Scott County · population 1,270 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $201,100
- Household income
- $31,313
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 6 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 31.5
Huntsville is a town of 1,270 people in Scott County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $201,100, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650).
How Huntsville 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 Huntsville is worth $201,100, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 6.4 times the median household income of $31,313, which is more affordable than 1% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $668 a month. 27.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Huntsville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $201,100 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $668 | $863 |
| Median household income | $31,313 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 6.4× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 27.1% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1985 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Huntsville
| People | Huntsville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.5 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.5% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 20.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 30.9% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.2% | — |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 28.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.5% | 88.2% |
Weather in Huntsville
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 24.5°F. About 58.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.5 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 117 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huntsville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 3, 1974 about 3.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on March 2, 2012.
Severe weather in Scott County since 1996
Scott County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, 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 |
| May 8, 2021 | Tornado | DR-4601: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 21, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4594: Severe Winter Storms |
Jobs and pay in Scott County
Scott County had 5,869 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $41,563 a year. Unemployment was 4.8% in 2023; in Huntsville itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Public schools in Huntsville
4 public schools with 1,595 students, about 13.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott High School | 9-12 | 706 | 13.8 |
| Huntsville Elementary | PK-4 | 376 | 13.9 |
| Huntsville Middle School | 5-8 | 257 | 13.5 |
| Fairview Elementary | PK-8 | 256 | 11.1 |
Towns near Huntsville
- Helenwood, TN2.7 mi · 635 people · home —
- Oneida, TN6.8 mi · 3,787 people · home $170,600
- Winfield, TN10.7 mi · 947 people · home $100,700
- Sunbright, TN15.4 mi · 519 people · home $120,400
- Pine Knot, KY17.6 mi · 1,380 people · home —
- Jacksboro, TN18.5 mi · 2,306 people · home $236,500
- Caryville, TN18.7 mi · 2,212 people · home $200,500
- Stearns, KY19.3 mi · 1,365 people · home $160,700
Huntsville questions
Is Huntsville, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Huntsville scores better for retirees than 10% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 51%. 10.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 31.5).
How much does a house cost in Huntsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Huntsville is valued at $201,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $31,313, so homes cost about 6.4 times income. Median rent is $668 a month.
What is the weather like in Huntsville?
July highs average 85.4°F and January lows 24.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.1 inches of precipitation a year and 5.5 inches of snow.
Does Huntsville get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Huntsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 3, 1974. 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)