The Town FilesLenoir City, Tennessee
City in Loudon County · population 10,117 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $252,400
- Household income
- $67,259
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 4
- Median age
- 40.0
Lenoir City is a city of 10,117 people in Loudon County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $252,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks more walkable than 97% of Tennessee towns, hipper than 95% of Tennessee towns, more vibrant than 90% of Tennessee towns.
How Lenoir City 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 Lenoir City is worth $252,400, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.8 times the median household income of $67,259, which is more affordable than 46% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $932 a month. 63.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Lenoir City | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $252,400 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $932 | $863 |
| Median household income | $67,259 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 63.7% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1983 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.0% | — |
Who lives in Lenoir City
| People | Lenoir City | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.3% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 17.0% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 7.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 8.4% | — |
| Work from home | 12.1% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 21.5 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.5% | 88.2% |
Weather in Lenoir City
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 28.0°F. About 55.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 4.0 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 43 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 76 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lenoir City since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 7, 1984 about 7.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 3, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 56 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 28, 1959.
Severe weather in Loudon County since 1996
Loudon County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
| September 27, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4742: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4514: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Loudon County
Loudon County had 17,644 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $54,420 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Lenoir City itself the ACS puts it at 5.1%.
Public schools in Lenoir City
6 public schools with 4,303 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lenoir City High School | 9-12 | 1,233 | 21.3 |
| North Middle School | 5-8 | 750 | 17.4 |
| Lenoir City Intermediate/Middle School | 4-8 | 687 | 15.6 |
| Eaton Elementary | PK-4 | 649 | 14.1 |
| Lenoir City Elementary | PK-3 | 596 | 14.2 |
| Highland Park Elementary | PK-4 | 388 | 13.4 |
Towns near Lenoir City
- Loudon, TN7.0 mi · 5,991 people · home $244,200
- Farragut, TN7.1 mi · 23,506 people · home $583,400
- Tellico Village, TN8.2 mi · 7,311 people · home $517,200
- Oak Ridge, TN10.4 mi · 31,402 people · home $270,200
- Louisville, TN12.9 mi · 4,384 people · home $379,900
- Kingston, TN13.0 mi · 5,953 people · home $220,000
- Karns, TN14.8 mi · 3,536 people · home $328,600
- Oliver Springs, TN15.7 mi · 3,297 people · home $180,900
Lenoir City questions
Is Lenoir City, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Lenoir City scores better for retirees than 18% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 6%. 21.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.0).
How much does a house cost in Lenoir City?
The median owner-occupied home in Lenoir City is valued at $252,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,259, so homes cost about 3.8 times income. Median rent is $932 a month.
What is the weather like in Lenoir City?
July highs average 89.0°F and January lows 28.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 55.2 inches of precipitation a year and 4.0 inches of snow.
Does Lenoir City get tornadoes?
4 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Lenoir City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 7, 1984. 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)