The Town FilesPigeon Forge, Tennessee
City in Sevier County · population 6,343 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $291,800
- Household income
- $53,261
- Jan low / Jul high
- 27° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 8 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 32.5
Pigeon Forge is a city of 6,343 people in Sevier County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $291,800, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for a vacation home than 93% of Tennessee towns, more vibrant than 88% of Tennessee towns.
How Pigeon Forge 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 Pigeon Forge is worth $291,800, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 5.5 times the median household income of $53,261, which is more affordable than 8% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,053 a month. 46.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Pigeon Forge | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $291,800 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,053 | $863 |
| Median household income | $53,261 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.5× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 46.0% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1995 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 17.9% | — |
Who lives in Pigeon Forge
| People | Pigeon Forge | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.5 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 15.8% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 30.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.5% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.0% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 6.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 28.3% | — |
| Work from home | 5.5% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 21.4 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.6% | 88.2% |
Weather in Pigeon Forge
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 26.6°F. About 58.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 7.7 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 11 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 104 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pigeon Forge since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. The strongest, an EF0, struck on April 27, 2011 about 9.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on April 27, 2011.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 36 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 26, 2012.
Severe weather in Sevier County since 1996
Sevier County has been included in 23 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, 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 |
| October 2, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4832: Tropical Storm Helene |
| April 2, 2020 | Biological | DR-4514: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Sevier County
Sevier County had 53,730 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $43,711 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Pigeon Forge itself the ACS puts it at 3.5%.
Public schools in Pigeon Forge
3 public schools with 1,362 students, about 12.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pigeon Forge Junior High School | 7-9 | 517 | 13.6 |
| Pigeon Forge High School | 10-12 | 455 | 11.1 |
| Pigeon Forge Intermediate | 4-6 | 390 | 13.4 |
Towns near Pigeon Forge
- Gatlinburg, TN6.4 mi · 3,577 people · home $332,000
- Sevierville, TN6.4 mi · 17,889 people · home $289,600
- Seymour, TN12.5 mi · 14,705 people · home $308,100
- Dandridge, TN17.7 mi · 3,344 people · home $259,100
- Eagleton Village, TN20.9 mi · 5,393 people · home $197,700
- Mascot, TN21.8 mi · 2,760 people · home $206,000
- Alcoa, TN22.7 mi · 10,978 people · home $277,100
- Jefferson City, TN22.8 mi · 8,419 people · home $213,200
Pigeon Forge questions
Is Pigeon Forge, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Pigeon Forge scores better for retirees than 16% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 21%. 15.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.5).
How much does a house cost in Pigeon Forge?
The median owner-occupied home in Pigeon Forge is valued at $291,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,261, so homes cost about 5.5 times income. Median rent is $1,053 a month.
What is the weather like in Pigeon Forge?
July highs average 82.9°F and January lows 26.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 58.2 inches of precipitation a year and 7.7 inches of snow.
Does Pigeon Forge get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Pigeon Forge since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF0 on April 27, 2011. 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)