The Town FilesWhite Pine, Tennessee
Town in Jefferson County · population 2,471 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $203,900
- Household income
- $55,313
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 41.7
White Pine is a town of 2,471 people in Jefferson County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $203,900, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for cycling than 99% of Tennessee towns, more walkable than 88% of Tennessee towns, better for first-time buyers than 87% of Tennessee towns.
How White Pine 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 White Pine is worth $203,900, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $55,313, which is more affordable than 50% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $797 a month. 65.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | White Pine | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $203,900 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $797 | $863 |
| Median household income | $55,313 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 65.7% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in White Pine
| People | White Pine | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.7 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.1% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.6% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.3% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 21.7 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 77.7% | 88.2% |
Weather in White Pine
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 27.1°F. About 48.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 8.8 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Pine since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. The strongest, an F1, struck on November 27, 1985 about 2.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on January 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 3.50 inches on April 28, 1959.
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 White Pine itself the ACS puts it at 4.1%.
Public schools in White Pine
1 public school with 705 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| White Pine Elementary | PK-8 | 705 | 13.8 |
Towns near White Pine
- Baneberry, TN3.8 mi · 523 people · home $395,200
- Morristown, TN7.2 mi · 30,431 people · home $181,100
- Dandridge, TN9.4 mi · 3,344 people · home $259,100
- Newport, TN10.8 mi · 6,868 people · home $133,500
- Jefferson City, TN11.1 mi · 8,419 people · home $213,200
- Russellville, TN11.9 mi · 822 people · home $96,400
- New Market, TN15.2 mi · 1,349 people · home $180,400
- Bulls Gap, TN16.0 mi · 756 people · home $178,500
White Pine questions
Is White Pine, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, White Pine scores better for retirees than 76% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 80%. 15.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.7).
How much does a house cost in White Pine?
The median owner-occupied home in White Pine is valued at $203,900 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,313, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $797 a month.
What is the weather like in White Pine?
July highs average 86.4°F and January lows 27.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 48.1 inches of precipitation a year and 8.8 inches of snow.
Does White Pine get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of White Pine since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F1 on November 27, 1985. 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)