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Niota, TN
City in McMinn County, Tennessee.
Population
735
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
320
ZIP codes
0
Niota and its ZIP codes
Niota at a glance
- Niota is 87% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,528, 12% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $156,300 (45% below Tennessee) and median rent is $1,007 a month.
Local data for Niota, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Niota, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,528
Poverty rate
8.3%
Median home value
$156,300
Median rent
$1,007/mo
Homeownership
74.4%
Bachelor's or higher
10.5%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
25.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (108), Pakistani Americans (107), German Americans (67).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for McMinn County. PPP loans are for Niota.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,996
17,072 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,697
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$443M
FY 2026, $8,322 per person
How people get to work
Niota, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled11.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home2.3%
Average one-way commute: 25.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Niota, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: earthquake
Storm events since 1996
447
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
25
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 28°F
60.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Niota, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.2%
U.S. 33.3% +9.9 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.3%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Niota
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AthensCity | 4.6 mi | 15.6 |
| SweetwaterCity | 6.6 mi | 9 |
| EnglewoodTown | 7.8 mi | 1.9 |
| MadisonvilleCity | 11 mi | 6 |
| EtowahCity | 12 mi | 2.8 |
| RicevilleCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.2 |
| PhiladelphiaCity | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| DecaturTown | 13 mi | 3.8 |
| Tellico PlainsTown | 17 mi | 2 |
| KahiteCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.3 |
| VonoreTown | 18 mi | 8.8 |
| DelanoCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.8 |
| LoudonCity | 19 mi | 12.6 |
| CalhounTown | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| Rarity BayCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| CharlestonCity | 20 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Niota, TN in?
- Niota is in McMinn County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Niota, TN?
- About 735 people live in Niota, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Niota?
- Nearby places include Athens (4.6 mi), Sweetwater (6.6 mi), Englewood (7.8 mi), Madisonville (11 mi), Etowah (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023