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Habersham, Tennessee

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Population in July 2007: 3,669.
Males: 1,829  (49.9%)
Females: 1,840  (50.1%)
Median resident age:

35.9 years
Tennessee median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 37766

Estimated median household income in 2022: $40,788 (it was $20,972 in 2000)
Habersham:

$40,788
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,145 (it was $10,308 in 2000)

Habersham CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $90,355 (it was $29,900 in 2000)
Habersham:

$90,355
TN:

$284,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Habersham: 79.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Habersham, TN (2000)
    • 3,52397.7%White alone
    • 451.2%Two or more races
    • 240.7%Hispanic
    • 120.3%American Indian alone
    • 20.06%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1260 feet

Land area: 170.1 square miles.

Population density: 22 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.7% ($199)
Tennessee:

0.8% ($715)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Knoxville, TN (36.7 miles , pop. 173,890).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (108.8 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (416.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Elk Valley, TN (2.3 miles ),
Jellico, TN (2.6 miles ),
La Follette, TN (2.8 miles ),
Fincastle, TN (2.8 miles ),
Saxton, KY (3.3 miles ),
Jacksboro, TN (3.4 miles ),
Pearl, KY (3.5 miles ),
Clairfield, TN (3.6 miles )

Latitude: 36.49 N, Longitude: 84.11 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 423

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

3.6%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Most common industries in Habersham, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (11.0%)
  • Educational services (7.8%)
  • Health care (7.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.5%)
  • Truck transportation (5.3%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.1%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (20.6%)
  • Transportation equipment (10.9%)
  • Truck transportation (7.5%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.4%)
  • Metal & metal products (7.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.7%)
  • Beverage & tobacco products (3.2%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (16.4%)
  • Educational services (14.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (13.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.6%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.6%)
  • Apparel (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Habersham, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.7%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.6%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.9%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (3.7%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (13.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (12.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (7.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.2%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (6.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (7.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (6.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.2%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (5.8%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (5.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.8%)

Average climate in Habersham, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
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AQI CO Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 80.8. This is about average.

City:

80.8
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2000 was 0.127. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.127
U.S.:

0.251
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 31.5. This is about average. Closest monitor was 15.9 miles away from the city center.

City:

31.5
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 9.68. This is about average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.68
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Habersham-area historical tornado activity is below Tennessee state average. It is 23% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.5 miles away from the Habersham place center .

On 3/12/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 12.8 miles away from the place center .

Earthquake activity:

Habersham-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 81% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 119.3 miles away from Habersham 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 48.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 167.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 247.7 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 162.1 miles away from the city center
On 12/12/2018 at 09:14:43, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MW, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 69.6 miles away from Habersham 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 Campbell County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Habersham:

  • SUNBELT HOMECARE (Home Health Center, about 7 miles away; JELLICO, TN)
  • BEECH TREE MANOR (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; JELLICO, TN)
  • JELLICO COMMUNITY HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; JELLICO, TN)
  • TENNOVA HEALTHCARE-LAFOLLETT MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 7 miles away; LA FOLLETTE, TN)
  • FMC LAFOLLETTE (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; LAFOLLETTE, TN)
  • MOUNTAIN VIEW NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; LAFOLLETTE, TN)
  • CUMBERLAND VILLAGE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LAFOLLETTE, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Habersham:

  • University of the Cumberlands (about 18 miles; Williamsburg, KY; Full-time enrollment: 3,585)
  • Lincoln Memorial University (about 27 miles; Harrogate, TN; FT enrollment: 3,706)
  • Pellissippi State Community College (about 38 miles; Knoxville, TN; FT enrollment: 7,271)
  • The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (about 39 miles; Knoxville, TN; FT enrollment: 25,483)
  • Somerset Community College (about 49 miles; Somerset, KY; FT enrollment: 4,698)
  • Roane State Community College (about 51 miles; Harriman, TN; FT enrollment: 4,302)
  • Walters State Community College (about 52 miles; Morristown, TN; FT enrollment: 4,359)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: White Oak Volunteer Fire Department (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Habersham include: Anthras Baptist Church (A), Bairds Chapel (B), Primroy Church (C), Friendly Valley Church (D), Stanville Church (E), Walnut Grove Church (F), Woodson Gap Baptist Church (G), White Oak Missionary Baptist Church (H), White Oak Church of Christ (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Samp Meredith Cemetery (1), Johnson Cemetery (2), Walden Cemetery (3), Perkins Cemetery (4), Peabody Cemetery (5), Gibson Cemetery (6), Bowlin Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: La Follette Reservoir (A), Eblen-Powell Number Two Reservoir (B), Eblen-Powell Number One Reservoir (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Major Branch (A), Leonard Branch (B), Jim Branch (C), Jennings Creek (D), Houston Ayers Branch (E), Horse Creek (F), Hogcamp Branch (G), Hickory Creek (H), Hatmaker Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Campbell County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.6 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

63.4%
Whole state:

69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

3.8%
Whole state:

4.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.1% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.1% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

24.9%
Whole state:

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

10.2%
Whole state:

5.8%

For population 15 years and over in Habersham:

Marital status in Habersham, TN
  • Never married: 15.6%
  • Now married: 64.9%
  • Separated: 2.5%
  • Widowed: 8.8%
  • Divorced: 10.6%

For population 25 years and over in Habersham:

  • High school or higher: 42.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 3.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.8%
  • Unemployed: 9.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

18.9
Tennessee average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Habersham, TN (based on Campbell County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant12,64156
Mainline Protestant1,2319
Black Protestant4813
Other3113
Catholic1901
None25,862-
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: 10
This county:

2.46 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Campbell County:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Campbell County:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
This county:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
Campbell County:

3.44 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Campbell County:

13.3%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Campbell County:

30.7%
Tennessee:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.7%
Tennessee:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Habersham:

  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WJJT (1540 AM; 1 kW; JELLICO, TN; Owner: DOUGLAS BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEKC (710 AM; daytime; 4 kW; WILLIAMSBURG, KY; Owner: GERALD PARKS)
  • WLAF (1450 AM; 1 kW; LA FOLLETTE, TN; Owner: CAMPBELL COUNTY B/CING. CORP.)
  • WQBB (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POWELL, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WNOX (990 AM; 10 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN)
  • WMIK (560 AM; 2 kW; MIDDLESBORO, KY; Owner: GATEWAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEZJ (1440 AM; 2 kW; WILLIAMSBURG, KY; Owner: WHITLEY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WVLZ (1180 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: KIRKLAND WIRELESS BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WRJZ (620 AM; 5 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TENNESSEE MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC)
  • WATO (1290 AM; 5 kW; OAK RIDGE, TN)
  • WKDP (1330 AM; 5 kW; CORBIN, KY; Owner: EUBANKS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Habersham:

  • WDVX (89.9 FM; CLINTON, TN; Owner: CUMBERLAND COMMUNITIES COMMUNI CORP.)
  • WMIK-FM (92.7 FM; MIDDLESBORO, KY; Owner: GATEWAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEKX (102.7 FM; JELLICO, TN; Owner: WHITLEY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WQLA-FM (104.9 FM; LA FOLLETTE, TN; Owner: LAFOLLETTE BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WIMZ-FM (103.5 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMM., CORP.)
  • WOKI-FM (100.3 FM; OAK RIDGE, TN; Owner: OAK RIDGE FM, INC.)
  • WUOT (91.9 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE)
  • WEZJ-FM (104.3 FM; WILLIAMSBURG, KY; Owner: WHITLEY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WCTU (105.9 FM; TAZEWELL, TN; Owner: STAIR COMPANY, INC)
  • WJXB-FM (97.5 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WIVK-FM (107.7 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WWST (102.1 FM; SEVIERVILLE, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WRIL (106.3 FM; PINEVILLE, KY; Owner: PINE HILLS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRMX-FM (106.7 FM; NORRIS, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WYLV (89.1 FM; ALCOA, TN; Owner: FOOTHILLS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYFC (95.3 FM; CLINTON, TN; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WECO-FM (101.3 FM; WARTBURG, TN; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WKDP-FM (99.5 FM; CORBIN, KY; Owner: EUBANKS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCTT-FM (107.3 FM; CORBIN, KY; Owner: ENCORE COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Habersham:

  • WPXK (Channel 54; JELLICO, TN; Owner: PAXSON KNOXVILLE LICENSE, INC.)
  • WKOP-TV (Channel 15; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WVLT-TV (Channel 8; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: WVLT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WBIR-TV (Channel 10; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: GANNETT PACIFIC CORPORATION)
  • WATE-TV (Channel 6; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: WATE, G.P.)
  • WTNZ (Channel 43; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WEEE-LP (Channel 32; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WDTT-LP (Channel 38; LENOIR CITY, TN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WEZK-LP (Channel 28; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W46DC (Channel 46; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Westbourne Substation (Lat: 36.509722 Lon: -84.024778), Type: Tower, Structure height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: WQET427,
    Assigned Frequencies: 159.630 MHz, Grant Date: 02/11/2016, Expiration Date: 04/10/2026, Certifier: Zane Howard, Registrant: Overbay Communications, 122 Rusty Road, Jacksboro, TN 37757, Phone: (865) 617-2500, Fax: (423) 566-6533, Email:


Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Habersham, TN
  • 40.1%Electricity
  • 26.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 17.9%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 8.6%Wood
  • 4.7%Coal or coke
  • 2.1%Utility gas
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Habersham, TN
  • 45.9%Electricity
  • 24.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.5%Coal or coke
  • 6.9%Utility gas
  • 5.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.2%Wood


Habersham compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly 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 below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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