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Oliver springs, TN

Oliver springs, TN.

Population: 10,004 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Oliver springs, TN is $248,396 — up 4.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $274,900 after a median 42 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, landslide the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$248,396

Median home value

+4.1%

1-year change

42

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$248,396
1-year appreciation
+4.1%
3-year appreciation
+12.8%
5-year appreciation
+39.2%
10-year appreciation
+113.9%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$248,657
House Price Index (state)
475.9 (+0.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$274,900
Median price per sqft
$205
Median days on market
42 days
Homes sold (recent period)
1
For-sale inventory
26
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
1-year forecast
+2.7%
New listings (monthly)
9

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$870/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$870/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,080/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,410/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,640/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Anderson County, Morgan County, Roane County
Schools include
Norwood Elementary, Norwood Middle School, Petros Joyner Elementary, Oliver Springs Middle, Oliver Springs High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low · landslide: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
A
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 70% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
72.7%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Oak Ridge Reservation (USDOE) (10.1 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
59.9 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7b (extreme annual low 5 to 10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
36
Days with Good air quality
258
Days with Moderate air quality
97
Highest AQI recorded (year)
106

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
18,996
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
15,486

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
4
Nearest national park
Obed Wild & Scenic River (11 mi)
National parks include
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Oliver Springs Inc Airport (6 mi)
Nearest major airport
McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) (29 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
6
Hospitals include
ROANE MEDICAL CENTER, METHODIST MEDICAL CENTER OF OAK RIDGE, RIDGEVIEW PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL AND CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.6 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+513 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
28.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
15.6%
Median annual property tax
$1,122
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
64.5%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
17,010
Average weekly wage
$1,641
Top industries (by employment)
Professional Services, Administrative Services, Health Care
Annual residential building permits (county)
241

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Oliver springsState medianUS median
Median home value$248,396$269,649$289,727
Median sale price$274,900$315,000$325,000
Median days on market42 days73 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,122$970$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Oliver springs, TN?
$248,396.
What is the median sale price in Oliver springs, TN?
$274,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Oliver springs, TN?
Median days on market: 42 days.
What is typical rent in Oliver springs, TN?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,080/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Oliver springs, TN?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, landslide, lightning, strongWind.
Is Oliver springs, TN in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone A.
What is the wildfire risk in Oliver springs, TN?
Risk to homes is higher than 70% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Oliver springs, TN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Oliver springs, TN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Oliver springs, TN?
6 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Oliver springs, TN walkable?
Walkability index: 6.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Oliver springs, TN?
Good. Median AQI: 36. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Oliver springs, TN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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