The Town FilesAlcoa, Tennessee
City in Blount County · population 10,978 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $277,100
- Household income
- $65,714
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 5 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 35.6
Alcoa is a city of 10,978 people in Blount County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $277,100, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks more vibrant than 98% of Tennessee towns, more walkable than 96% of Tennessee towns, better transit than 88% of Tennessee towns.
How Alcoa ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Alcoa is worth $277,100, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.2 times the median household income of $65,714, which is more affordable than 32% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,282 a month. 66.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Alcoa | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $277,100 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,282 | $863 |
| Median household income | $65,714 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.2× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 66.6% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.2% | — |
Who lives in Alcoa
| People | Alcoa | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.6 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.6% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 34.1% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 12.9% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.9% | — |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 23.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 88.2% |
Weather in Alcoa
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 30.0°F. About 51.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.6 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 37 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alcoa since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 3, 1974 about 3.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 7, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 64 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 27, 2011.
Severe weather in Blount County since 1996
Blount County has been included in 18 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4514: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3473: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Blount County
Blount County had 56,991 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,177 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Alcoa itself the ACS puts it at 2%.
Public schools in Alcoa
4 public schools with 2,201 students, about 14.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alcoa High School | 9-12 | 701 | 14.9 |
| Alcoa Elementary | PK-2 | 559 | 16.0 |
| Alcoa Middle School | 6-8 | 485 | 13.9 |
| Alcoa Intermediate School | 3-5 | 456 | 14.7 |
Towns near Alcoa
- Eagleton Village, TN2.6 mi · 5,393 people · home $197,700
- Maryville, TN4.7 mi · 31,907 people · home $358,100
- Louisville, TN4.8 mi · 4,384 people · home $379,900
- Knoxville, TN10.8 mi · 190,740 people · home $239,700
- Seymour, TN12.5 mi · 14,705 people · home $308,100
- Farragut, TN12.6 mi · 23,506 people · home $583,400
- Karns, TN13.8 mi · 3,536 people · home $328,600
- Powell, TN15.7 mi · 13,802 people · home $299,400
Alcoa questions
Is Alcoa, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Alcoa scores better for retirees than 51% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 13%. 18.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.6).
How much does a house cost in Alcoa?
The median owner-occupied home in Alcoa is valued at $277,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $65,714, so homes cost about 4.2 times income. Median rent is $1,282 a month.
What is the weather like in Alcoa?
July highs average 88.4°F and January lows 30.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.9 inches of precipitation a year and 4.6 inches of snow.
Does Alcoa get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Alcoa since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 3, 1974. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)