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La Follette, TN
City in Campbell County, Tennessee.
Population
7,273
Land area
4.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,480
ZIP codes
0
La Follette and its ZIP codes
La Follette at a glance
- La Follette is about 8.6 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 87th among 502 cities and towns in Tennessee.
- The median household income is $37,581, 46% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $138,900 (52% below Tennessee) and median rent is $696 a month.
Local data for La Follette, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Follette, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$37,581
Poverty rate
28.2%
Median home value
$138,900
Median rent
$696/mo
Homeownership
40.1%
Bachelor's or higher
7.0%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (647), Irish Americans (528), Scottish Americans (519).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Campbell County. PPP loans are for La Follette.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,572
9,318 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,677
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$287M
FY 2026, $7,296 per person
How people get to work
La Follette, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home6.1%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Follette, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
333
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
51
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
57.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Follette, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.5%
U.S. 33.3% +11.2 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
26.3%
U.S. 12.8% +13.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.6%
U.S. 11.1% +4.5 pts
Cities near La Follette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JacksboroTown | 4.1 mi | 2.6 |
| FincastleCensus-designated place | 5.3 mi | 3.7 |
| CaryvilleTown | 5.7 mi | 5.6 |
| Rocky TopCity | 9.8 mi | 1.6 |
| NorrisCity | 11 mi | 8.3 |
| AndersonvilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| JellicoCity | 13 mi | 6.2 |
| BricevilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| ClintonCity | 17 mi | 11.6 |
| MaynardvilleCity | 20 mi | 5.4 |
| Pleasant View, KYCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| HuntsvilleTown | 22 mi | 8.3 |
| PlainviewCity | 23 mi | 6.4 |
| HallsCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 8.8 |
| Emlyn, KYCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| OneidaTown | 23 mi | 9.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Follette, TN in?
- La Follette is in Campbell County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of La Follette, TN?
- About 7,273 people live in La Follette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Follette?
- Nearby places include Jacksboro (4.1 mi), Fincastle (5.3 mi), Caryville (5.7 mi), Rocky Top (9.8 mi), Norris (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023