Jamie Stitt
Assistant Commissioner, Business and Workforce Development
Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development
312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Nashville, TN 37243Common Search Terms
Hancock County
County Profile ToolHancock County
Population & Demographics
Location
Time Zone
Eastern Time Zone
Grand Division
East Tennessee
Area (Square Miles)
222.3
County Seat
Sneedville
Metropolitan Area
North Central Tennessee nonmetropolitan area
ECD Region
Northeast
Population
Population
(2020)
6,662
Population
(2022)
6,726
Population Change
(2020 - 2022)
1.0%
Population Forecast
(2040)
6,269
Foreign Born Population
78
Foreign Born Persons (Percentage of Population)
1.20%
Language Other Than English Spoken At Home
1.90%
Civilian Veteran Population
292
Race (Percentage of Population)
White Alone
96.70%
Black or African American, alone
0.60%
American Indian And Alaska Native, alone
0.00%
Asian, alone
0.50%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander, alone
0.00%
Some Other Race, alone
0.20%
Two or More Races
1.90%
Hispanic or Latino
0.70%
Age (Percentage of Population)
Male
Female
Total
Under 5 Years Old
Male: 5.60%
Female: 0.052
Total: 5.40%
Under 18 Years Old
Male: 20.70%
Female: 21.40%
Total: 21.10%
18-64 Years Old
Male: 57.40%
Female: 55.80%
Total: 56.50%
65 Years and Over
Male: 21.90%
Female: 22.80%
Total: 22.40%
Median Age
Male: 44.9
Female: 43.9
Total: 46
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 5-Year American Community Survey
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Tennessee State Data Center (2024)
Housing & Income
Housing & Income
Households
2,829
Homeownership Rate
77.9%
Persons Per Household
2.32
Living In Same House 1 Year & Over
92.3%
Median Home Value
$112,600
Annual Home Sales
39
Median Sale Price of Homes Sold
$160,000
Persons In Households With Income Below Poverty Level
32.3%
Total Personal Income
$217.8M
Personal Income Per Capita
$31,828
County Median Wage
$17.08
Household Income & Benefits
Percent of Household
Less Than $10,000
11.3%
$10,000 to $14,999
11.9%
$15,000 to $24,999
16.1%
$25,000 to $34,999
14.9%
$35,000 to $49,999
12.2%
$50,000 to $74,999
13.4%
$75,000 to $99,999
10.2%
$100,000 to $149,999
5.6%
$150,000 to $199,999
1.0%
$200,000 or More
3.3%
Median Household Income
$31,809
Percentage of Households by Income Range
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 5-Year American Community Survey
Tennessee Housing Development Agency (2023)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (2023)
Lightcast (2023)
Tax Structure
Property Tax
Property Tax Rate (County)
$2.2200
State Property Tax
None
Assessment Ratio: Residential Property
25%
Assessment Ratio: Farm Property
25%
Assessment Ratio: Commercial/Industrial Property
40%
Assessment Ratio: Public Utility Property
55%
Assessment Ratio: Business Personal Property
30%
State Tax
State Income Tax on Wages
None
State Income Tax: Interest from Bonds and Notes and Dividends from Stock
None (Hall Income tax was fully repealed January 1, 2021)
Excise Tax (State)
6.5% of Tennessee taxable income
Franchise Tax (state)
0.25% of the greater of net worth or real and tangible property in Tennessee. The minimum tax is $100.
Unemployment Insurance Tax (state)
2.7% of the first $7,000 in wages for new employers
Sales Tax
State Sales Tax Rate
7.0%
County Sales Tax Rate
2.00%
Local Sales Tax Collections
(FY 2023)
$791,244
Local Sales Tax Collections
(FY 2024)
$742,002
Local Sales Tax Collections Growth
(FY 2023 - FY 2024)
6.64%
State Bond Ratings
Moody's
Aaa
Standard & Poor's
AAA
Fitch
AAA
Debt per Capita
State Debt per Capita
$988
County Debt Per Capita
$1,561
Sources:
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (2024)
Tennessee Department of Revenue (2024)
The Tax Foundation (2024)
Labor Force
Labor Force Estimates (2023)
Tennessee
Hancock
Labor Force
Tennessee: 3,379,605
Hancock: 2,269
Employment
Tennessee: 3,267,935
Hancock: 2,169
Unemployment
Tennessee: 111,670
Hancock: 100
Unemployment Rate
Tennessee: 3.30%
Hancock: 4.40%
Unemployment Rate*
Tennessee
Hancock
2019
Tennessee: 7.40%
Hancock: 8.20%
2020
Tennessee: 4.50%
Hancock: 5.00%
2021
Tennessee: 3.40%
Hancock: 4.20%
2022
Tennessee: 3.30%
Hancock: 4.40%
Unemployment Rate (by percentage)
Sources:
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Industries
Industry
Employment
Establishments
Avg. Annual Wages
Construction
Employment: 22
Establishments: 6
Employment: $30,938
Manufacturing
Employment: 108
Establishments: 6
Employment: $29,286
Wholesale Trade
Employment: 20
Establishments: 3
Employment: $30,372
Retail Trade
Employment: 122
Establishments: 17
Employment: $26,223
Transportation and Warehousing
Employment: 13
Establishments: 6
Employment: $25,724
Finance and Insurance
Employment: 14
Establishments: 2
Employment: $30,764
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
Employment: 11
Establishments: 5
Employment: $0
Administrative, Support, Waste Management and Remediation
Employment: 48
Establishments: 1
Employment: $31,122
Health Care and Social Assistance
Employment: 173
Establishments: 19
Employment: $38,506
Accommodation and Food Services
Employment: 35
Establishments: 3
Employment: $18,381
Government
Employment: 459
Establishments: 15
Employment: $29,635
Total
Employment: 1,058
Establishments: 97
Employment: $30,944
Unique Occupations*
Employment
Location Quotient*
Bus Drivers, School
Employment: 15
Location Quotient*: 5.87
Licensed Practical and Licensed Vocational Nurses
Employment: 20
Location Quotient*: 4.35
Elementary School Teachers, Except Special Education
Employment: 40
Location Quotient*: 4.27
Pharmacy Technicians
Employment: 13
Location Quotient*: 4.2
Police and Sheriff's Patrol Officers
Employment: 19
Location Quotient*: 4.13
Key Cluster
Total Employment
Advanced Materials
0
Aerospace & Defense
0
Appliances & Electrical
0
Automotive
40
Business Services
54
Chemicals
0
Distribution & Logistics
27
Film, Music & Entertainment
0
Food & Beverage
18
Healthcare & Medical Devices
35
Top Employers
Top County Employers
Estimated Employees
City
Hancock County Board of Education
Est. Employees: 200
City: Sneedville
Hancock County Government
Est. Employees: 150
City: Sneedville
Allied Dispatch Solutions
Est. Employees: 69
City: Sneedville
Wellmont Health System
Est. Employees: 60
City: Sneedville
Hackney Furniture
Est. Employees: 50
City: Sneedville
Transportation & Logistics
Transportation
Nearest Commercial Service Airport
Tri-Cities Regional
Distance to Nearest Commercial Service Airport
67
Daily Flights At Nearest Commercial Service Airport
14
Nearest General Aviation Airport
Claiborne County Airport
Distance to Nearest General Aviation Airport
27.4
Runway Length at Nearest General Aviation Airport
5,208'
Mean Travel Time to Work (Minutes)
32.7
Access of Interstate
I-81 (32 miles)
U.S. Highways
NONE
State Highways
31, 33, 63, 66, 70, 131
Nearest Port (From County Seat)
Knoxville
Sources:
Tennessee Department of Transportation
Federal Aviation Administration, Aeronautical Data (2024)
U.S. Census Bureau, 2018-2022 5-Year American Community Survey
Education
General Stats
Hancock
Tennessee
Population Aged 25-64 With High School Degree Or Higher
Hancock: 85.8%
Tennessee: 91.5%
Population Aged 25-64 With Associate's Degree Or Higher
Hancock: 13.8%
Tennessee: 41.2%
Population Aged 25-64 With Bachelor's Degree Or Higher
Hancock: 9.4%
Tennessee: 32.8%
High School Graduation Rate
Hancock: 90.5%
Tennessee: 90.6%
College Going Rate
Hancock: 46.3%
Tennessee: 56.7%
Average ACT Score
Hancock: 16.7
Tennessee: 19.0
High School Graduation Rate
College Going Rate
Average ACT Score
Hancock County Schools
Enrollment
Elementary Schools
Enrollment: 408
High Schools
Enrollment: 270
Regional Higher Education Institutions
City
Enrollment
Lincoln Memorial University
City: Harrogate
Enrollment: 5,418
Sources:
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 1-Year American Community Survey,
U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 5-Year American Community Survey
Tennessee Department of Education (2022-2023)
National Center for Education Statistics
Tennessee Board of Regents and Tennessee Higher Education Commission
† Regional higher education institutions include those within the selected and surrounding counties.
Due to data availability, federal graduation rates were used for Clay, Fentress, and Haywood counties.
Health & Public Safety
Doctors
Number of Doctors
3
Overweight & Obesity Prevalence
Adults*
20.1
Children** (Grade 8)
45.1
Regional Hospitals
Number of Beds
City
Hancock County Hospital
Number of Beds: 10
City: Sneedville
Sources:
American Medical Association (2023)
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
Tennessee Department of Health
† Regional hospitals include those within the selected and surrounding counties.
Climate
Climate
Average High Temperature
68.2°F
Average Low Temperature
45.9°F
Average Annual Temperature
57.1°F
Annual Rainfall
54.51"
Elevation (at County Seat)
1,169'
Prevailing Winds
Southwest
Sources:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (2023)
Community Information
Sneedville
Population (2022)
1,486
Charter Type
General Law Mayor-Alderman
Local Option Sales Tax Rate
2.00%
Phone Number
(423) 733-2254
Retire Tennessee Participant
No
Tennessee Downtowns Participant
No
Main Street Participant
No
Additional Community Information
ThreeStar Certified County
Yes
Sources:
Tennessee Municipal Technical Advisory Service
Tennessee Department of Revenue (2015)
Tennessee Comptroller of the Treasury (2015)
U.S. Census Bureau, 2010-2014 5-Year American Community Survey