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Meigs County, TN
1 city or town and 2 ZIP codes in Meigs County, Tennessee.
Population
13,343
Land area
195sq mi
People per sq mi
68
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Meigs County
Meigs County at a glance
- Meigs County is 60% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,375 a year, 12% less than the Tennessee figure of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $180,000 (37% below Tennessee) and median rent is $875 a month.
Local data for Meigs County, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Meigs County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,375
Poverty rate
14.3%
Median home value
$180,000
Prices +8.0% in a year
Median rent
$875/mo
Homeownership
81.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.5%
Median age
45.4
Average commute
34.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,048), German Americans (1,685), Italian Americans (941).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,770
1,930 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$42,410
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$103M
FY 2026, $8,041 per person
PPP loans
$9.5M
161 loans, 1,142 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$20.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Meigs County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.5%
- Carpooled17.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 34.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Meigs County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
216
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 26°F
59.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone35 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Meigs County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
22.2%
U.S. 12.8% +9.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Meigs County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Meigs County, TN?
- Decatur is the largest city or town in Meigs County, with about 1,898 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Meigs County?
- Meigs County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 37322, 37880.
- What is the population of Meigs County, TN?
- About 13,343 people live in Meigs County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Meigs County?
- Meigs County borders Hamilton County, Bradley County, Roane County, McMinn County, Rhea County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023