The Town FilesStrawberry Plains, Tennessee
Community in Jefferson County · population 2,405 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $168,400
- Household income
- $75,027
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 90°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 38.7
Strawberry Plains is a community of 2,405 people in Jefferson County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $168,400, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks quieter than 75% of Tennessee towns, better for families than 71% of Tennessee towns, more of a college town than 70% of Tennessee towns.
How Strawberry Plains 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 Strawberry Plains is worth $168,400, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $75,027, which is more affordable than 93% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $670 a month. 72.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Strawberry Plains | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $168,400 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $670 | $863 |
| Median household income | $75,027 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 72.0% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1981 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Strawberry Plains
| People | Strawberry Plains | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.5% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.0% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 26.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.2% | 88.2% |
Weather in Strawberry Plains
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 4.9 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
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Strawberry Plains since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 13, 2013 about 3.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 2 deaths and 21 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on January 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 26 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on February 6, 2025.
Severe weather in Jefferson County since 1996
Jefferson County has been included in 21 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 |
| October 2, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4832: Tropical Storm Helene |
| September 27, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4742: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Jefferson County
Jefferson County had 14,061 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,672 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Strawberry Plains itself the ACS puts it at 1.8%.
Public schools in Strawberry Plains
4 public schools with 1,928 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carter High School | 9-12 | 794 | 15.0 |
| Carter Middle School | 6-8 | 587 | 14.7 |
| Rush Strong Elementary | PK-8 | 489 | 14.8 |
| Jefferson Virtual Academy | 5-12 | 58 | 6.4 |
Towns near Strawberry Plains
- New Market, TN5.4 mi · 1,349 people · home $180,400
- Blaine, TN6.2 mi · 2,084 people · home $297,400
- Mascot, TN6.6 mi · 2,760 people · home $206,000
- Jefferson City, TN9.8 mi · 8,419 people · home $213,200
- John Sevier, TN10.3 mi · 1,026 people · home $144,200
- Plainview, TN11.5 mi · 2,060 people · home $168,500
- Luttrell, TN11.6 mi · 1,017 people · home $154,000
- Dandridge, TN12.3 mi · 3,344 people · home $259,100
Strawberry Plains questions
Is Strawberry Plains, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Strawberry Plains scores better for retirees than 45% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 75%. 17.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.7).
How much does a house cost in Strawberry Plains?
The median owner-occupied home in Strawberry Plains is valued at $168,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $75,027, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $670 a month.
What is the weather like in Strawberry Plains?
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 4.9 inches of snow.
Does Strawberry Plains get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Strawberry Plains since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 13, 2013. 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)