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Kahite, TN
Census-designated place in Monroe County, Tennessee.
Population
892
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
686
ZIP codes
0
Kahite and its ZIP codes
Kahite at a glance
- Kahite is about 4 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $119,286, 71% above the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $667,900 (about 2.3 times the Tennessee figure).
Local data for Kahite, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Kahite, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$119,286
Poverty rate
4.7%
Median home value
$667,900
Homeownership
98.3%
Bachelor's or higher
48.8%
Median age
70.7
Average commute
56.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (206), Irish Americans (176), Polish Americans (68).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Monroe County. PPP loans are for Kahite.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,069
14,633 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,859
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$400M
FY 2026, $8,645 per person
How people get to work
Kahite, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.4%
- Carpooled5.9%
- Public transit8.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home25.7%
Average one-way commute: 56.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Kahite, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
529
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
54
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 28°F
55.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Kahite, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
19.9%
U.S. 12.1% +7.8 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.9%
U.S. 11.1% -4.2 pts
Cities near Kahite
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| VonoreTown | 1.6 mi | 8.8 |
| Rarity BayCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 1.8 |
| GreenbackCity | 6.6 mi | 8.3 |
| MadisonvilleCity | 7.7 mi | 6 |
| Tellico VillageCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 7.5 |
| PhiladelphiaCity | 12 mi | 1.6 |
| LoudonCity | 13 mi | 12.6 |
| SweetwaterCity | 14 mi | 9 |
| FriendsvilleCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| Tellico PlainsTown | 14 mi | 2 |
| EnglewoodTown | 18 mi | 1.9 |
| Lenoir CityCity | 18 mi | 8.6 |
| NiotaCity | 18 mi | 2.3 |
| MaryvilleCity | 19 mi | 17.8 |
| LouisvilleCity | 20 mi | 14.9 |
| FarragutTown | 21 mi | 16 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Kahite, TN in?
- Kahite is in Monroe County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Kahite, TN?
- About 892 people live in Kahite, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Kahite?
- Nearby places include Vonore (1.6 mi), Rarity Bay (4.6 mi), Greenback (6.6 mi), Madisonville (7.7 mi), Tellico Village (9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023