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Cost of living in Blount County, TN

Part of the Knoxville Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,137/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 137,747 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,264 40%
Federal tax $510 16%
Healthcare $480 15%
Transport $320 10%
Groceries $317 10%
Energy $191 6%
Water $55 2%
State tax $0 0%

Rent in Blount County

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,256
per month
1 bedroom
$1,264
per month
2 bedroom
$1,548
per month
3 bedroom
$1,989
per month
4 bedroom
$2,335
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Blount County

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$74,607
per year
Individual earnings
$41,223
per year
Per capita
$38,705
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Blount County

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$275,700
Annual property tax
$1,387

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Blount County

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$147
per month · 13.4¢/kWh
Natural gas
$44
per month
Annual total
$2,292
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Blount County

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
9.8%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Blount County

State and local tax rates for Tennessee.

No state income tax
Tennessee does not levy a personal income tax.
State sales tax
7.0%
Combined sales tax
9.6%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Blount County

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
25.7 min
Drive alone
80.5%
Public transit
0.1%
Work from home
11.4%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Blount County

What it costs to live in Blount County each month.

Single person
$3,137
per month
  • Rent $1,264
  • Energy $191
  • Water $55
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $510
  • State tax $0
Couple
$4,542
per month
  • Rent $1,548
  • Energy $229
  • Water $65
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $891
  • State tax $0
Family
$7,108
per month
  • Rent $1,989
  • Energy $286
  • Water $75
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $891
  • State tax $0

Frequently asked questions about Blount County

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Blount County?

In Blount County, TN, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,264 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,548 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,989 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Blount County?

In Blount County, TN, the average household income is $74,607 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $41,223 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Blount County?

The estimated cost of living in Blount County, TN is approximately $3,137 per month for a single person, $4,542 for a couple, $7,108 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Blount County?

The combined sales tax rate in Blount County, TN is 9.55%, which includes the Tennessee state rate of 7.00% plus an average local rate of 2.55%.

Is Blount County an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Blount County, TN would need approximately $3,137 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $74,607 per year ($6,217 per month). Blount County has a moderate cost of living relative to local earnings.

How much does healthcare cost in Blount County?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Blount County, TN is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 9.8% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Blount County?

The average home value in Blount County, TN is $275,700, with average annual property taxes of $1,387, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Blount County compare to other areas?

You can compare Blount County, TN with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Blount County is in the Knoxville, TN metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources