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Hilham, TN
Census-designated place in Overton County, Tennessee.
Population
267
Land area
3.5sq mi
People per sq mi
76
ZIP codes
0
Hilham and its ZIP codes
Hilham at a glance
- Hilham is 56% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
Local data for Hilham, TN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Overton County. PPP loans are for Hilham.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,533
5,760 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$44,960
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$158M
FY 2026, $7,008 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Hilham, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
409
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
11
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 27°F
53.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Hilham, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
24.8%
U.S. 12.8% +12.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Hilham
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| LivingstonTown | 7.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Dodson BranchCensus-designated place | 8.2 mi | 11.1 |
| CelinaCity | 9.9 mi | 1.8 |
| GainesboroTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| AlgoodCity | 14 mi | 4.1 |
| CookevilleCity | 19 mi | 35.8 |
| ByrdstownTown | 20 mi | 1.5 |
| BaxterTown | 21 mi | 3.1 |
| MontereyTown | 21 mi | 3 |
| Red Boiling SpringsCity | 24 mi | 1.7 |
| Tompkinsville, KYCity | 24 mi | 3.3 |
| Gamaliel, KYCity | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| Albany, KYCity | 26 mi | 2.3 |
| Burkesville, KYCity | 26 mi | 2.6 |
| GrimsleyCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 10.9 |
| JamestownCity | 28 mi | 3.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Hilham, TN in?
- Hilham is in Overton County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Hilham, TN?
- About 267 people live in Hilham, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Hilham?
- Nearby places include Livingston (7.3 mi), Dodson Branch (8.2 mi), Celina (9.9 mi), Gainesboro (13 mi), Algood (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023