The Town FilesPikeville, Tennessee
City in Bledsoe County · population 1,824 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,500
- Household income
- $37,688
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 36.1
Pikeville is a city of 1,824 people in Bledsoe County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $168,500, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for retirees than 85% of Tennessee towns, hipper than 80% of Tennessee towns, quieter than 75% of Tennessee towns.
How Pikeville 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 Pikeville is worth $168,500, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.5 times the median household income of $37,688, which is more affordable than 20% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $630 a month. 51.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pikeville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,500 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $630 | $863 |
| Median household income | $37,688 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.5× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 51.2% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Pikeville
| People | Pikeville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.0% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 16.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.1% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 22.6% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.3% | — |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 18.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.3% | 88.2% |
Weather in Pikeville
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 30.1°F. About 56.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.3 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pikeville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on April 27, 2011 about 6.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 4 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 27, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 30 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 8, 1998.
Severe weather in Bledsoe County since 1996
Bledsoe County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, 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 |
| September 27, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4742: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Bledsoe County
Bledsoe County had 2,392 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $48,862 a year. Unemployment was 5.3% in 2023; in Pikeville itself the ACS puts it at 0.9%.
Public schools in Pikeville
5 public schools with 1,650 students, about 14.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bledsoe County High School | 9-12 | 488 | 15.3 |
| Pikeville Elementary | PK-5 | 401 | 14.9 |
| Bledsoe County Middle School | 6-8 | 366 | 14.1 |
| Mary V Wheeler Elementary | PK-5 | 214 | 13.4 |
| Cecil B Rigsby Elementary | PK-5 | 181 | 15.1 |
Towns near Pikeville
- Graysville, TN13.2 mi · 1,471 people · home $104,700
- Dayton, TN13.3 mi · 7,065 people · home $214,900
- Sale Creek, TN17.0 mi · 3,021 people · home $299,700
- Spencer, TN17.0 mi · 1,462 people · home $150,800
- Spring City, TN19.1 mi · 1,949 people · home $166,700
- Lake Tansi, TN19.1 mi · 4,629 people · home $280,900
- Flat Top Mountain, TN19.6 mi · 561 people · home $593,100
- Dunlap, TN20.4 mi · 5,357 people · home $192,100
Pikeville questions
Is Pikeville, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pikeville scores better for retirees than 85% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 75%. 20.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 36.1).
How much does a house cost in Pikeville?
The median owner-occupied home in Pikeville is valued at $168,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $37,688, so homes cost about 4.5 times income. Median rent is $630 a month.
What is the weather like in Pikeville?
July highs average 88.2°F and January lows 30.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.2 inches of precipitation a year and 4.3 inches of snow.
Does Pikeville get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Pikeville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 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)