Kingsport, Tennessee

Population 51,206

Kingsport is located in Sullivan County, TN. The population is 51,206, making Kingsport the 2nd largest city in Sullivan County.

There are 22 public schools in Kingsport with an average Homefacts rating of B+. The total crime rate for Kingsport is moderate , and there are 173 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Kingsport is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Kingsport property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Kingsport include Colonial Heights, Bloomingdale and Weber City.

Kingsport Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 12.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 62.1%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 25.8%

Crime Rate

57.41% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 504
  • Violent Crimes: 612
  • Robbery: 65
  • Burglary: 598
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Registered Offenders

59.92% Higher than national avg.
  • 173 offenders in Kingsport
  • 33.79 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

319 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 12
  • Superfunds: 14
  • Tanks & Spills: 292

Unemployment

Moderate 3.8%
  • Tennessee unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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22 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 22 K-12 public schools in Kingsport, TN and 7 private schools. Homefacts rates Kingsport's schools as Very good, with an overall B+ rating.

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105 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Kingsport, TN issued 105 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 105 permits, 89 were issued for single family homes and 16 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Kingsport, TN issued 87 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: $551
  • 1 Bedroom: $580
  • 2 Bedrooms: $730
  • 3 Bedrooms: $953
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,066

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Environmental Hazards

319 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    Kingsport, TN has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Kingsport, TN is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.32 Average
    Kingsport, TN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.65°
  • February 39.27°
  • March 47.73°
  • April 57.15°
  • May 65.41°
  • June 73.33°
  • July 75.34°
  • August 75.38°
  • September 69.05°
  • October 56.5°
  • November 46.02°
  • December 37.87°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Kingsport, TN

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Kingsport, TN: $39,463

Unemployment

Unemployment in Kingsport is 3.8%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 39.94%
White Collar - 60.06%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Phil Roe

Neighborhood Info

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