The Town FilesSeymour, Tennessee
Community in Sevier County · population 14,705 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $308,100
- Household income
- $82,855
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 42.2
Seymour is a community of 14,705 people in Sevier County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $308,100, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better transit than 81% of Tennessee towns, more upscale than 80% of Tennessee towns, better for families than 73% of Tennessee towns.
How Seymour 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 Seymour is worth $308,100, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $82,855, which is more affordable than 50% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,515 a month. 77.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Seymour | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $308,100 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,515 | $863 |
| Median household income | $82,855 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 77.5% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Seymour
| People | Seymour | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.2 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 23.9% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.3% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 10.4% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.1% | — |
| Work from home | 11.5% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 28.5 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 88.2% |
Weather in Seymour
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 27.4°F. About 48.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 5.1 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 53 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 86 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Seymour since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. The strongest, an F1, struck on May 15, 2003 about 9.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 2, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Sevier County since 1996
Sevier County has been included in 23 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 |
| October 2, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4832: Tropical Storm Helene |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4514: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Sevier County
Sevier County had 53,730 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,711 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Seymour itself the ACS puts it at 3%.
Public schools in Seymour
5 public schools with 3,014 students, about 14.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seymour High School | 10-12 | 730 | 12.4 |
| Seymour Junior High | 7-9 | 722 | 14.7 |
| Seymour Primary | K-3 | 660 | 14.7 |
| Seymour Intermediate | 4-6 | 548 | 16.1 |
| Prospect Elementary School | K-5 | 354 | 16.9 |
Towns near Seymour
- Sevierville, TN10.2 mi · 17,889 people · home $289,600
- Eagleton Village, TN11.8 mi · 5,393 people · home $197,700
- Knoxville, TN12.1 mi · 190,740 people · home $239,700
- Alcoa, TN12.5 mi · 10,978 people · home $277,100
- Pigeon Forge, TN12.5 mi · 6,343 people · home $291,800
- Mascot, TN12.9 mi · 2,760 people · home $206,000
- Maryville, TN15.4 mi · 31,907 people · home $358,100
- Halls, TN16.8 mi · 10,341 people · home $321,300
Seymour questions
Is Seymour, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Seymour scores better for retirees than 61% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 40%. 18.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.2).
How much does a house cost in Seymour?
The median owner-occupied home in Seymour is valued at $308,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $82,855, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,515 a month.
What is the weather like in Seymour?
July highs average 89.6°F and January lows 27.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.8 inches of precipitation a year and 5.1 inches of snow.
Does Seymour get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Seymour since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on May 15, 2003. 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)