The Town FilesKahite, Tennessee
Community in Monroe County · population 834 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $667,900
- Household income
- $119,286
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 17
- Median age
- 70.7
Kahite is a community of 834 people in Monroe County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $667,900, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks quieter than 100% of Tennessee towns, better for retirees than 99% of Tennessee towns, more upscale than 70% of Tennessee towns.
How Kahite 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 Kahite is worth $667,900, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 5.6 times the median household income of $119,286, which is more affordable than 7% of Tennessee towns. 98.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Kahite | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $667,900 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | — | $863 |
| Median household income | $119,286 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.6× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 98.3% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 2008 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Kahite
| People | Kahite | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 70.7 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 64.8% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 1.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.8% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.7% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 14.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.7% | — |
| Work from home | 25.7% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 56.3 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 100.0% | 88.2% |
Weather in Kahite
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 27.9°F. About 55.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 3.6 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 55 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kahite since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 23, 2011 about 6.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 27, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 8, 2025.
Severe weather in Monroe County since 1996
Monroe County has been included in 18 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 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
| April 24, 2020 | Severe Storm | DR-4541: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Monroe County
Monroe County had 15,485 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,323 a year. Unemployment was 3.6% in 2023; in Kahite itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Kahite
- Vonore, TN2.0 mi · 1,574 people · home $290,900
- Rarity Bay, TN4.7 mi · 885 people · home $706,000
- Greenback, TN6.7 mi · 1,102 people · home $286,100
- Madisonville, TN7.8 mi · 5,132 people · home $234,400
- Tellico Village, TN9.1 mi · 7,311 people · home $517,200
- Philadelphia, TN11.9 mi · 607 people · home $105,600
- Sweetwater, TN13.5 mi · 6,312 people · home $178,400
- Loudon, TN13.6 mi · 5,991 people · home $244,200
Kahite questions
Is Kahite, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Kahite scores better for retirees than 99% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 100%. 64.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 70.7).
How much does a house cost in Kahite?
The median owner-occupied home in Kahite is valued at $667,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $119,286, so homes cost about 5.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Kahite?
July highs average 90.0°F and January lows 27.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.2 inches of precipitation a year and 3.6 inches of snow.
Does Kahite get tornadoes?
17 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Kahite since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 23, 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)