The Town FilesTellico Village, Tennessee
Community in Loudon County · population 7,311 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $517,200
- Household income
- $106,875
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 4 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 11
- Median age
- 70.8
Tellico Village is a community of 7,311 people in Loudon County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $517,200, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for retirees than 99% of Tennessee towns, quieter than 99% of Tennessee towns, more upscale than 93% of Tennessee towns.
How Tellico Village 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 Tellico Village is worth $517,200, above the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.8 times the median household income of $106,875, which is more affordable than 15% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $2,038 a month. 95.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Tellico Village | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $517,200 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $2,038 | $863 |
| Median household income | $106,875 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.8× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 95.8% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 2003 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 6.7% | — |
Who lives in Tellico Village
| People | Tellico Village | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 70.8 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 68.1% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 3.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.7% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 16.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.5% | — |
| Work from home | 22.8% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 25.9 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 88.2% |
Weather in Tellico Village
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
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tellico Village since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 23, 2011 about 3.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on February 29, 2012.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 7, 2008.
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 Tellico Village itself the ACS puts it at 1.9%.
Towns near Tellico Village
- Loudon, TN6.2 mi · 5,991 people · home $244,200
- Lenoir City, TN8.2 mi · 10,117 people · home $252,400
- Farragut, TN13.2 mi · 23,506 people · home $583,400
- Madisonville, TN13.3 mi · 5,132 people · home $234,400
- Sweetwater, TN13.5 mi · 6,312 people · home $178,400
- Louisville, TN14.6 mi · 4,384 people · home $379,900
- Maryville, TN16.3 mi · 31,907 people · home $358,100
- Kingston, TN18.1 mi · 5,953 people · home $220,000
Tellico Village questions
Is Tellico Village, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Tellico Village scores better for retirees than 99% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 99%. 68.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 70.8).
How much does a house cost in Tellico Village?
The median owner-occupied home in Tellico Village is valued at $517,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $106,875, so homes cost about 4.8 times income. Median rent is $2,038 a month.
What is the weather like in Tellico Village?
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 Tellico Village get tornadoes?
11 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Tellico Village since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 23, 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)