The Town FilesMosheim, Tennessee
Town in Greene County · population 2,479 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $160,700
- Household income
- $48,986
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 43.6
Mosheim is a town of 2,479 people in Greene County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $160,700, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for cycling than 87% of Tennessee towns, quieter than 79% of Tennessee towns, more walkable than 79% of Tennessee towns.
How Mosheim 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 Mosheim is worth $160,700, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $48,986, which is more affordable than 68% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $828 a month. 68.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Mosheim | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $160,700 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $828 | $863 |
| Median household income | $48,986 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 68.3% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1982 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.5% | — |
Who lives in Mosheim
| People | Mosheim | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.6 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 19.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.9% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.4% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 3.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 8.2% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 22.5 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 67.5% | 88.2% |
Weather in Mosheim
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 25.5°F. About 46.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.7 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 113 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mosheim since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on March 12, 1967 about 5.2 miles from the town center and killed 1. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 6 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 27, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 35 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 9, 2008.
Severe weather in Greene County since 1996
Greene County has been included in 18 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 Greene County
Greene County had 25,076 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $50,588 a year. Unemployment was 4.2% in 2023; in Mosheim itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Mosheim
3 public schools with 1,560 students, about 13.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosheim Elementary | PK-5 | 704 | 16.0 |
| West Greene High School | 9-12 | 478 | 11.7 |
| West Greene Middle Schools | 6-8 | 378 | 14.0 |
Towns near Mosheim
- Bulls Gap, TN7.7 mi · 756 people · home $178,500
- Greeneville, TN8.4 mi · 15,479 people · home $227,400
- Tusculum, TN12.4 mi · 3,298 people · home $267,500
- Russellville, TN13.5 mi · 822 people · home $96,400
- Rogersville, TN14.8 mi · 4,671 people · home $192,800
- Mooresburg, TN18.4 mi · 877 people · home $181,100
- Morristown, TN18.6 mi · 30,431 people · home $181,100
- White Pine, TN19.0 mi · 2,471 people · home $203,900
Mosheim questions
Is Mosheim, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Mosheim scores better for retirees than 22% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 79%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 43.6).
How much does a house cost in Mosheim?
The median owner-occupied home in Mosheim is valued at $160,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $48,986, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $828 a month.
What is the weather like in Mosheim?
July highs average 87.3°F and January lows 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 46.4 inches of precipitation a year and 7.7 inches of snow.
Does Mosheim get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Mosheim since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on March 12, 1967. 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)