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Scott County, TN
6 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Scott County, Tennessee.
Population
22,113
Land area
532sq mi
People per sq mi
42
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Scott County
Scott County at a glance
- Scott County is 76% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,711, 36% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $124,900 (56% below Tennessee) and median rent is $686 a month.
- Its largest cities are Oneida (3,819), Huntsville (1,814) and Winfield (1,153).
Local data for Scott County, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Scott County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,711
Poverty rate
23.1%
Median home value
$124,900
Prices +2.7% in a year
Median rent
$686/mo
Homeownership
71.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
40.7
Average commute
30.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (2,172), German Americans (968), Scottish Americans (585).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,639
5,743 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$41,001
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$145M
FY 2026, $6,622 per person
PPP loans
$24.9M
485 loans, 3,408 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$24.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Scott County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.9%
- Carpooled11.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 30.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Scott County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
316
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
22
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 25°F
58.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Scott County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
43.4%
U.S. 33.3% +10.1 pts
Diabetes
16.6%
U.S. 12.1% +4.5 pts
Smoking
26.4%
U.S. 12.8% +13.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Scott County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Scott County, TN?
- Oneida is the largest city or town in Scott County, with about 3,819 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Scott County?
- Scott County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 37732, 37755, 37756, 37841, 37852.
- What is the population of Scott County, TN?
- About 22,113 people live in Scott County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Scott County?
- Scott County borders Anderson County, Campbell County, Morgan County, Wayne County, KY, Fentress County, McCreary County, KY, Pickett County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023