La Follette, Tennessee

Population 7,447

La Follette is located in Campbell County, TN. The population is 7,447, making La Follette the largest city in Campbell County.

There are 5 public schools in La Follette with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for La Follette is moderate , and there are 53 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in La Follette is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date La Follette property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near La Follette include Jacksboro, Fincastle and Caryville.

La Follette Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 28.4%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 63.5%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 8.1%

Crime Rate

57.75% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 346
  • Violent Crimes: 782
  • Robbery: 60
  • Burglary: 1
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 3

Registered Offenders

80.97% Higher than national avg.
  • 53 offenders in La Follette
  • 71.17 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

74 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 3
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 3
  • Tanks & Spills: 66

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • Tennessee unemployment average: 3.5%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 5 K-12 public schools in La Follette, TN and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates La Follette's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
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2 Private Schools

Calvary Christian Academy

Christian Academy Of Campbell County

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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

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  • In 2009, the city of La Follette, TN issued 8 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2008, the city of La Follette, TN issued 13 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: $480
  • 1 Bedroom: $550
  • 2 Bedrooms: $720
  • 3 Bedrooms: $970
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,050

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Environmental Hazards

74 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (409/421)
    La Follette, TN has 97.15% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    La Follette, TN is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.56 Average
    La Follette, TN is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 37.98°
  • February 42.8°
  • March 50.83°
  • April 61.68°
  • May 68.83°
  • June 76.89°
  • July 78.5°
  • August 78.52°
  • September 71.97°
  • October 59.35°
  • November 48.95°
  • December 36.9°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for La Follette, TN

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in La Follette, TN: $26,920

Unemployment

Unemployment in La Follette is 4.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.5% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.37%
White Collar - 49.63%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Chuck Fleischmann

Neighborhood Info

1 Airport view all

Nearest Major Airports

9 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

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