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Sullivan County

Population in July 2007: 3,159.
Males: 1,658  (52.5%)
Females: 1,501  (47.5%)

Median resident age:  37.3 years
Tennessee median age:  35.9 years

Estimated median household income in 2007: $31,532 (it was $27,157 in 2000)
Holston Valley:  $31,532
Tennessee:  $42,367

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $16,347
Holston Valley:  $16,347
Tennessee:  $23,418

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $82,694 (it was $64,500 in 2000)
Holston Valley:  $82,694
Tennessee:  $130,800

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $114,248; Detached houses: $143,325; Mobile homes: $35,413

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Races in Holston Valley:

  • White Non-Hispanic (94.7%)
  • Black (3.9%)
  • American Indian (3.9%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)
  • Hispanic (0.9%)

2008 cost of living index in Holston Valley: 78.0 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1670 feet

Land area: 65.6 square miles.

Population density: 48 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Holston Valley

  • High school or higher: 58.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 1.4%
  • Unemployed: 14.6%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Holston Valley CCD

  • Never married: 17.4%
  • Now married: 65.9%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 5.4%
  • Divorced: 11.3%

21 residents are foreign born

This place:  0.7%
Tennessee:  2.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Holston Valley:  0.6% ($403)
Tennessee:  0.8% ($715)
Holston Valley satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Johnson City, TN (24.5 miles , pop. 55,469).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Charlotte, NC (115.3 miles , pop. 540,828).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Philadelphia, PA (443.0 miles , pop. 1,517,550).

Nearest cities: Shady Valley, TN (2.6 miles ), Bristol, VA (3.0 miles ), Bristol, TN (3.0 miles ), Abingdon, VA (3.3 miles ), Butler, TN (3.3 miles ), Stony Creek, TN (3.4 miles ), Walnut Hill, TN (3.5 miles ), Bluff City-Piney Flats, TN (3.7 miles ).

Latitude: 36.56 N, Longitude: 82.03 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 423

Holston Valley household income distribution Holston Valley home values distribution

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Metal and metal products (8%)
  • Machinery (8%)
  • Truck transportation (4%)
  • Repair and maintenance (4%)
  • Chemicals (3%)
  • Educational services (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (6%)
  • Personal and laundry services (6%)
  • Food and beverage stores (6%)
  • Apparel (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (13%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (6%)
  • Carpenters (6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (8%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (5%)
  • Personal appearance workers (5%)



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

On 4/4/1974, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 21.1 miles away from the Holston Valley place center killed one person and injured 4 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 7/10/1980, a category 3 tornado 30.5 miles away from the place center injured 12 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


Holston Valley-area historical earthquake activity is slightly below Tennessee state average. It is 70% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/23/2006 at 10:42:57, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 41.5 miles away from Holston Valley center
On 11/2/2006 at 17:53:02, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 44.8 miles away from the city center
On 6/29/1996 at 19:30:42, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, 3.9 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 43.7 miles away from the city center
On 10/26/1995 at 00:37:28, a magnitude 4.0 (3.9 MB, 4.0 LG, Depth: 0.6 mi) earthquake occurred 69.3 miles away from Holston Valley center
On 8/17/1990 at 21:01:17, a magnitude 4.0 (3.5 LG, 4.0 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi) earthquake occurred 74.4 miles away from the city center
On 4/19/1996 at 08:50:14, a magnitude 3.9 (3.9 MB, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 61.9 miles away from Holston Valley center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB)

Hospitals/medical centers near Holston Valley:
  • SELECT SPECIALTY HOSPITAL-TRICITIES (about 8 miles; BRISTOL, TN)
  • JOHNSTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 12 miles; ABINGDON, VA)
  • BRISTOL REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER (about 14 miles; BRISTOL, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Holston Valley:
  • NORTHEAST STATE TECHNICAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 19 miles; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; Full-time enrollment: 2,729)
  • APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY (about 30 miles; BOONE, NC; FT enrollment: 12,245)
  • SOUTHWEST VIRGINIA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 40 miles; RICHLANDS, VA; FT enrollment: 2,412)
  • EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY (about 41 miles; JOHNSON CITY, TN; FT enrollment: 9,498)
  • BLUEFIELD STATE COLLEGE (about 68 miles; BLUEFIELD, WV; FT enrollment: 2,096)
  • CATAWBA VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 71 miles; HICKORY, NC; FT enrollment: 2,052)
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT ASHEVILLE (about 72 miles; ASHEVILLE, NC; FT enrollment: 2,759)

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Notable locations in Holston Valley: Bristol Waterworks (A), Lakeview Dock (B), Jacobs Creek Job Corps (C), Jacobs Creek Recreation Area (D), Little Oak Recreation Area (E), Camp Tom Howard (F), Painter Creek Boat Dock (G), Friendship Boat Dock (H), Laurel Yacht Club Boat Dock (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Holston Valley include: South Chapel (A), Sinking Spring Church (B), Cold Springs Presbyterian Church (C), Rudy Branch Church (D), Friendship Chapel Baptist Church (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Wyatt Cemetery (1), Potter Cemetery (2), Denton Cemetery (3), Trivett Cemetery (4), Rogers Cemetery (5), Cox Cemetery (6), South Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoirs: Camp Tom Howard Lake (A), South Holston Lake (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Underwood Branch (A), Little Oak Branch (B), Little Sinking Creek (C), Josiah Creek (D), Lucy Creek (E), Lynn Lick (F), Jacob Creek (G), Big Oak Branch (H), Big Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Holston Valley include: Kettlefoot Wildlife Management Area (1), Observation Park (2), Cherokee Wildlife Management Area (3), Cherokee Purchase Unit (4). Display/hide their locations on the map

 

Average household size:
This place:  2.4 people
Tennessee:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:  61.4%
Whole state:  69.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:  3.1%
Whole state:  4.2%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  21.2%
Whole state:  13.5%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This place:  8.5%
Whole state:  5.8%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Holston Valley, TN


211 people in job corps and vocational training facilities


Holston Valley compared to Tennessee state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly below state average.
  • House age 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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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School






2004 Presidential Election results in Sullivan County Tennessee:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (69%)
  • Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (15%)
  • Wood (11%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (4%)
  • Utility gas (1%)
  • Coal or coke (1%)


Religion statistics for Holston Valley

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChristian Churches and Churches of ChristPresbyterian Church (USA)National Association of Free Will Baptists
Adherents43.9%22.4%7.2%7.2%2.8%
Congregations23.1%19.7%7.6%8.4%8.0%
NameCatholic ChurchAssemblies of GodChurch of God (Cleveland, Tennessee)Presbyterian Church in AmericaOther religions
Adherents2.4%1.9%1.4%1.3%9.5%
Congregations0.4%2.1%2.9%2.9%24.8%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


5.88% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,033 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.88%
Tennessee average:  7.52%

0.03% of residents moved from foreign countries ($200 average AGI)
Sullivan County:  0.03%
Tennessee average:  0.09%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Washington County, TN  0.98% ($37,832 average AGI)
from Hawkins County, TN  0.67% ($30,741)
from Bristol city, VA  0.41% ($24,893)


5.63% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($36,204 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.63%
Tennessee average:  6.67%

0.02% of residents moved to foreign countries ($193 average AGI)
Sullivan County:  0.02%
Tennessee average:  0.04%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Washington County, TN  1.20% ($36,262 average AGI)
to Hawkins County, TN  0.64% ($33,448)
to Bristol city, VA  0.34% ($23,698)


Strongest AM radio stations in Holston Valley:
  • WZAP (690 AM; 10 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: RAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WFHG (980 AM; 5 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WBCV (1550 AM; 5 kW; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: SUNSHINE BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WGOC (640 AM; 10 kW; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPWT (870 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WHGG (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIO)
  • WOPI (1490 AM; 1 kW; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: HOLTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WETB (790 AM; 5 kW; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: MOUNTAIN SIGNALS, INC.)
  • WJCW (910 AM; 5 kW; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WKSK (580 AM; 5 kW; W.JEFFERSON, NC; Owner: CADDELL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHKY (1290 AM; 50 kW; HICKORY, NC; Owner: LONG COMMUNICATIONS, LLC.)
  • WKTP (1590 AM; 10 kW; JONESBOROUGH, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Holston Valley:
  • WCQR-FM (88.3 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: POSITIVE ALTERNATIVE RADIO, INC.)
  • WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC. COMMUNICATION 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)
  • WPJO (99.3 FM; ELIZABETHTON, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WECR-FM (102.3 FM; BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: RONDINARO BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WTFM (98.5 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WFHG-FM (92.7 FM; ABINGDON, VA; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WZJS (100.7 FM; BANNER ELK, NC; Owner: HIGHLAND COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATES, LLC)
  • WQUT (101.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W285DG (104.9 FM; BOONE, NC; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • W225AA (92.9 FM; BOONE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WMIT (106.9 FM; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WRZK (95.9 FM; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: MURRAY COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WNCW (88.7 FM; SPINDALE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WMEV-FM (93.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXLZ-FM (107.3 FM; LEBANON, VA; Owner: YEARY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WOLD-FM (102.5 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: EMERALD SOUND, INC.)
  • WVTR (91.9 FM; MARION, VA; Owner: VIRGINIA TECH FOUNDATION INC)

TV broadcast stations around Holston Valley:
  • WCYB-TV (Channel 5; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: APPALACHIAN BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WOPI-CA (Channel 9; BRISTOL,VA/KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WKPT-TV (Channel 19; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WJHL-TV (Channel 11; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: MEDIA GENERAL COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WAPK-CA (Channel 36; BRISTOL,VA/KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)


FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 1
  • Edward G Roach, 5350 Hwy 421 And Pyle Road Junction, Type: Tower, Structure height: 84.1 m, Overall height: 85 m
    Registrant: Sba Towers, Inc., 5900 Broken Sound Parkway Nw, Boca Raton, FL 33487, Phone: (561) 995-7670, Email:


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