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Tellico Plains, TN

Tellico Plains, TN.

Population: 9,015 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$254,697
1-year appreciation
+8.9%
3-year appreciation
+13.4%
5-year appreciation
+30.8%
10-year appreciation
+103.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$254,697
House Price Index
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
13

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
landslide, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
46.0°F
Annual precipitation
56.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Great Smoky Mountains National Park (46 mi)
Nearest airport
Tellico Plains Municipal Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Western Carolina Regional Airport (26 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Avg hospital rating
3.1 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+625 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,991
Median annual property tax
$837
Mean commute to work
33 min
Households with broadband internet
51.9%

Employment & development

Total county employment
13,466
Average weekly wage
$969
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
141

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

Data compiled by REAIGENT7 — AI listing platform for real estate agents