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Rutledge, TN
Town in Grainger County, Tennessee.
Population
1,676
Land area
5.5sq mi
People per sq mi
303
ZIP codes
0
Rutledge and its ZIP codes
Rutledge at a glance
- Rutledge is 77% denser than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $50,045, 28% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,400 (46% below Tennessee) and median rent is $626 a month.
Local data for Rutledge, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Rutledge, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,045
Poverty rate
24.8%
Median home value
$154,400
Median rent
$626/mo
Homeownership
58.2%
Bachelor's or higher
13.6%
Median age
46.7
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (130), German Americans (85), Mexican Americans (30).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Grainger County. PPP loans are for Rutledge.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,242
4,198 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$48,728
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$179M
FY 2026, $7,596 per person
How people get to work
Rutledge, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.1%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.1%
- Worked from home3.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Rutledge, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
269
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
15
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 29°F
47.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Rutledge, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.6%
U.S. 33.3% +8.3 pts
Diabetes
17.3%
U.S. 12.1% +5.2 pts
Smoking
21.9%
U.S. 12.8% +9.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.1%
U.S. 11.1% +2.0 pts
Cities near Rutledge
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson CityCity | 12 mi | 7 |
| New MarketTown | 12 mi | 4.2 |
| New TazewellTown | 12 mi | 5.1 |
| BlaineCity | 13 mi | 9.5 |
| MorristownCity | 13 mi | 27.9 |
| LuttrellTown | 13 mi | 3.9 |
| TazewellTown | 14 mi | 4.3 |
| Bean StationCity | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| White PineTown | 15 mi | 2.9 |
| PlainviewCity | 16 mi | 6.4 |
| MaynardvilleCity | 16 mi | 5.4 |
| Strawberry PlainsCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4.2 |
| MooresburgCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 3.8 |
| DandridgeTown | 17 mi | 6.1 |
| RussellvilleCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| MascotCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Rutledge, TN in?
- Rutledge is in Grainger County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Rutledge, TN?
- About 1,676 people live in Rutledge, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Rutledge?
- Nearby places include Jefferson City (12 mi), New Market (12 mi), New Tazewell (12 mi), Blaine (13 mi), Morristown (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023