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Dandridge, TN
Town in Jefferson County, Tennessee.
Population
3,538
Land area
6.1sq mi
People per sq mi
580
ZIP codes
0
Dandridge and its ZIP codes
Dandridge at a glance
- Dandridge is about 3.4 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,507, 23% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $259,100 (10% below Tennessee) and median rent is $799 a month.
Local data for Dandridge, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dandridge, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,507
Poverty rate
15.1%
Median home value
$259,100
Median rent
$799/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
16.3%
Median age
44.4
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (371), Mexican Americans (209), French Americans (159).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Dandridge.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,994
13,797 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,358
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$422M
FY 2026, $7,718 per person
How people get to work
Dandridge, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled7.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dandridge, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
352
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
83
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 25°F
48.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dandridge, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.4%
U.S. 33.3% +4.1 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
18.0%
U.S. 12.8% +5.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Dandridge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson CityCity | 6.2 mi | 7 |
| White PineTown | 7.4 mi | 2.9 |
| BaneberryCity | 8.6 mi | 1.8 |
| New MarketTown | 8.7 mi | 4.2 |
| FairgardenCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 1.7 |
| SeviervilleCity | 12 mi | 24.3 |
| MorristownCity | 14 mi | 27.9 |
| Strawberry PlainsCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 4.2 |
| NewportCity | 14 mi | 5.5 |
| BlaineCity | 17 mi | 9.5 |
| RutledgeTown | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| Pigeon ForgeCity | 18 mi | 13.8 |
| ParrottsvilleTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
| Pittman CenterTown | 19 mi | 6 |
| CosbyCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 5.5 |
| MascotCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dandridge, TN in?
- Dandridge is in Jefferson County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Dandridge, TN?
- About 3,538 people live in Dandridge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dandridge?
- Nearby places include Jefferson City (6.2 mi), White Pine (7.4 mi), Baneberry (8.6 mi), New Market (8.7 mi), Fairgarden (9.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023