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Sequatchie County, TN
2 cities and towns and 1 ZIP code in Sequatchie County, Tennessee.
Population
16,809
Land area
266sq mi
People per sq mi
63
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Sequatchie County
Sequatchie County at a glance
- Sequatchie County is 63% less dense than Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,750, 16% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $232,600 (19% below Tennessee) and median rent is $818 a month.
- Its largest cities are Dunlap (5,678) and Lone Oak (1,422).
Local data for Sequatchie County, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sequatchie County, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,750
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$232,600
Prices +0.5% in a year
Median rent
$818/mo
Homeownership
78.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.6%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
31.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,468), German Americans (1,148), Scottish Americans (412).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$45,514
3,537 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,032
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$147M
FY 2026, $9,300 per person
PPP loans
$10.2M
366 loans, 1,369 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$20.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Sequatchie County, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.4%
- Carpooled6.1%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home15.9%
Average one-way commute: 31.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sequatchie County, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
260
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
31
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 32°F
63.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sequatchie County, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.4%
U.S. 33.3% +6.1 pts
Diabetes
16.7%
U.S. 12.1% +4.6 pts
Smoking
22.7%
U.S. 12.8% +9.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.1%
U.S. 11.1% +3.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sequatchie County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Sequatchie County, TN?
- Dunlap is the largest city or town in Sequatchie County, with about 5,678 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Sequatchie County?
- Sequatchie County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 37327.
- What is the population of Sequatchie County, TN?
- About 16,809 people live in Sequatchie County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Sequatchie County?
- Sequatchie County borders Hamilton County, Warren County, Marion County, Bledsoe County, Grundy County, Van Buren County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023