Newport, Tennessee

Population 6,968

Newport is located in Cocke County, TN. The population is 6,968, making Newport the largest city in Cocke County.

There are 7 public schools in Newport with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Newport is high , and there are 73 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Newport is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Newport property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Newport include Bybee, Parrottsville and Baneberry.

Newport Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 20.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 70.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.2%

Crime Rate

74.41% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 899
  • Violent Crimes: 973
  • Robbery: 15
  • Burglary: 766
  • Property Crime: 8
  • Larceny Theft: 7

Registered Offenders

88.91% Higher than national avg.
  • 73 offenders in Newport
  • 104.76 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

127 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 10
  • Superfunds: 11
  • Tanks & Spills: 105

Unemployment

Very High 4.7%
  • Tennessee unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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7 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 7 K-12 public schools in Newport, TN and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Newport's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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73 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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1 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Newport, TN issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Newport, TN issued 1 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $550
  • 1 Bedroom: $560
  • 2 Bedrooms: $730
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,010
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,080

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Environmental Hazards

127 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Newport, TN has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Newport, TN is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.57 Average
    Newport, TN is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 38.32°
  • February 42.5°
  • March 50.92°
  • April 60.5°
  • May 68.74°
  • June 76.96°
  • July 78.66°
  • August 79.08°
  • September 72.22°
  • October 59.72°
  • November 49.15°
  • December 37.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Newport, TN

Earthquakes
Newport, TN has a moderate risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Newport, TN has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Newport, TN has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Newport, TN has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Newport, TN: $22,417

Unemployment

Unemployment in Newport is 4.7%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 56.19%
White Collar - 43.81%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bill Haslam
  • Sen. Lamar Alexander
  • Sen. Bob Corker

City Representatives

  • Phil Roe

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

21 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

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