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Flag Pond, Tennessee

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Population in July 2007: 2,530.
Males: 1,262  (49.9%)
Females: 1,268  (50.1%)
Median resident age:

41.1 years
Tennessee median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 37650

Estimated median household income in 2022: $52,614 (it was $30,927 in 2000)
Flag Pond:

$52,614
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $30,390 (it was $16,680 in 2000)

Flag Pond CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $161,695 (it was $67,200 in 2000)
Flag Pond:

$161,695
TN:

$284,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Flag Pond: 81.8 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Flag Pond, TN (2000)
    • 2,48098.2%White alone
    • 200.8%Hispanic
    • 150.6%Two or more races
    • 80.3%American Indian alone
    • 10.04%Black alone
    • 10.04%Other race alone

Races in Flag Pond detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Flag Pond, Tennessee as of April 25, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Flag Pond is 1,265 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 2038 feet

Land area: 99.2 square miles.

Population density: 25 people per square mile   (very low).

Flag Pond, Tennessee map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Flag Pond CCD:

0.5% ($348)
Tennessee:

0.8% ($715)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Johnson City, TN (21.0 miles , pop. 55,469).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (111.4 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (485.2 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities:

Banner Hill, TN (2.8 miles ),
Erwin, TN (2.9 miles ),
Bethesda, TN (3.4 miles ),
Telford, TN (3.5 miles ),
Southeast Nolichucky, TN (3.6 miles ),
Unicoi, TN (3.9 miles ),
Burnsville, NC (3.9 miles ),
Tusculum, TN (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 36.05 N, Longitude: 82.51 W

Distribution of median household income in Flag Pond, TN in 2022
Flag Pond satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.1%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Most common industries in Flag Pond, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (17.1%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (16.6%)
  • Health care (8.0%)
  • Educational services (7.3%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.1%)
  • Public administration (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (33.5%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (9.6%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.5%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.5%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (23.5%)
  • Health care (14.6%)
  • Educational services (9.7%)
  • Public administration (8.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.1%)
Most common occupations in Flag Pond, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (9.0%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (5.3%)
  • Carpenters (4.8%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Cashiers (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (14.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9.9%)
  • Carpenters (9.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (11.2%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (10.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.7%)
  • Cashiers (6.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.5%)
  • Registered nurses (6.0%)

Average climate in Flag Pond, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Flag Pond, Tennessee average temperatures Flag Pond, Tennessee average precipitation Flag Pond, Tennessee humidity Flag Pond, Tennessee wind speed Flag Pond, Tennessee snowfall Flag Pond, Tennessee sunshine Flag Pond, Tennessee clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 57.7. This is better than average.

City:

57.7
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 42.5. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 24.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

42.5
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Flag Pond-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Tennessee state average. It is 61% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1980, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 13.7 miles away from the Flag Pond place center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/22/1967, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 13.7 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Flag Pond-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 29% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 84.4 miles away from Flag Pond center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 283.6 miles away from Flag Pond center
On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK) earthquake occurred 168.4 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 83.0 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 150.9 miles away from Flag Pond center
On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB) earthquake occurred 82.0 miles away from Flag Pond center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Unicoi County (12) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 7
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 8, Storms: 7, Heavy Rains: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Flag Pond:

  • ERWIN HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; ERWIN, TN)
  • CENTER ON AGING AND HEALTH (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; ERWIN, TN)
  • UNICOI COUNTY HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; ERWIN, TN)
  • COMCARE INC OBRIEN (Hospital, about 9 miles away; ERWIN, TN)
  • DURHAM-HENSLEY HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 15 miles away; CHUCKEY, TN)
  • MADISON HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (Nursing Home, about 16 miles away; MARS HILL, NC)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Flag Pond:

  • Tusculum College (about 17 miles; Greeneville, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,070)
  • East Tennessee State University (about 20 miles; Johnson City, TN; FT enrollment: 12,774)
  • University of North Carolina at Asheville (about 31 miles; Asheville, NC; FT enrollment: 3,312)
  • Northeast State Community College (about 31 miles; Blountville, TN; FT enrollment: 4,480)
  • Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College (about 34 miles; Asheville, NC; FT enrollment: 6,992)
  • King University (about 42 miles; Bristol, TN; FT enrollment: 2,472)
  • Walters State Community College (about 44 miles; Morristown, TN; FT enrollment: 4,359)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Flag Pond: No Business Shelter (A), Mine Flats Shooting Range (B), Willis Store (C), Phillips Mili (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Flag Pond include: Fall Gap Church (A), Rice Bend Church (B), Shady Grove Baptist Church (C), Higgins Chapel (D), Rice Bend Church (E), Flag Pond Baptist Church (F), Coffee Ridge Baptist Church (G), Clear Branch Baptist Church (H), Faith Tabernacle (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Tilson Cemetery (1), Blankenship Cemetery (2), Sams Cemetery (3), Blankenship Cemetery (4), Horn Cemetery (5), Edwards Cemetery (6), Crane Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Little Bald Creek (A), Slip Creek (B), South Indian Creek (C), Spivey Creek (D), Sugarloaf Branch (E), Tilson Branch (F), Big Bald Creek (G), Birchfield Camp Branch (H), Blockstand Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Unicoi County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.3 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

58.9%
Whole state:

69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

2.7%
Whole state:

4.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

14.4%
Whole state:

13.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

5.5%
Whole state:

5.8%
6 people in other nonhousehold living situations in 2000

For population 15 years and over in Flag Pond:

Marital status in Flag Pond, TN
  • Never married: 18.2%
  • Now married: 62.1%
  • Separated: 0.8%
  • Widowed: 8.3%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

For population 25 years and over in Flag Pond:

  • High school or higher: 60.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.8%
  • Unemployed: 5.1%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.5
Tennessee average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Flag Pond, TN (based on Unicoi County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant7,23936
Mainline Protestant1,2057
Other21
None9,867-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 3
This county:

1.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.57 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 10
Unicoi County:

5.66 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 10
Unicoi County:

5.66 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

14.4%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.2%
State:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

11.3%
State:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Flag Pond:

  • WEMB (1420 AM; 5 kW; ERWIN, TN; Owner: W E M B, INC.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WKJV (1380 AM; 25 kW; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: INTERNATIONAL BAPTIST OUTREACH MISSIONS)
  • WKYK (940 AM; 5 kW; BURNSVILLE, NC; Owner: MARK MEDIA, INC.)
  • WKTP (1590 AM; 10 kW; JONESBOROUGH, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WETB (790 AM; 5 kW; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: MOUNTAIN SIGNALS, INC.)
  • WPWT (870 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WGOC (640 AM; 10 kW; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHGG (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIO)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WHBK (1460 AM; 5 kW; MARSHALL, NC; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WJCW (910 AM; 5 kW; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)

Strongest FM radio stations in Flag Pond:

  • WAEZ (94.9 FM; GREENEVILLE, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMIT (106.9 FM; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WNCW (88.7 FM; SPINDALE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WQUT (101.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPJO (99.3 FM; ELIZABETHTON, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC. COMMUNICATION CORP)
  • WTFM (98.5 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WETS-FM (89.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXBQ-FM (96.9 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • W214AP (90.7 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WCQR-FM (88.3 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WXIS (103.9 FM; ERWIN, TN; Owner: WEMB, INC.)
  • WKSF (99.9 FM; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WECR-FM (102.3 FM; BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: RONDINARO BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WZJS (100.7 FM; BANNER ELK, NC; Owner: HIGHLAND COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATES, LLC)
  • WRZK (95.9 FM; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: MURRAY COMMUNICATIONS)
  • W237AR (95.3 FM; HAZELWOOD, ETC., NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)
  • W220CD (91.9 FM; ENKA, NC; Owner: CALVARY CHAPEL OF TWIN FALLS, INC.)
  • WQNS (104.9 FM; WAYNESVILLE, NC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WCQS (88.1 FM; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA PUBLIC RADIO)

TV broadcast stations around Flag Pond:

  • WASV-TV (Channel 62; ASHEVILLE, NC; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL BROADCASTING OF SOUTH CAROLINA HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WCYB-TV (Channel 5; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: APPALACHIAN BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WEMT (Channel 39; GREENEVILLE, TN; Owner: WEMT LICENSEE L.P.)
  • W23BQ (Channel 23; ASHEVILLE, ETC., NC; Owner: CAROLINA CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W67DV (Channel 67; BURNSVILLE, NC; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA)
Flag Pond fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021

Flag Pond fatal accident list:

Jul 31, 1986 09:05 PM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 15, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 2
Dec 26, 1978 00:01 AM, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 2, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Flag Pond)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 12 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Flag Pond)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Flag Pond, TN
  • 43.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 25.6%Electricity
  • 11.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 11.1%Wood
  • 8.8%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Flag Pond, TN
  • 42.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 37.3%Electricity
  • 14.7%Utility gas
  • 3.4%Wood
  • 2.5%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Flag Pond compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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