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Spurgeon, TN
Census-designated place in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
Population
4,071
Land area
4.1sq mi
People per sq mi
996
ZIP codes
0
Spurgeon and its ZIP codes
Spurgeon at a glance
- Spurgeon is about 5.8 times as dense as Tennessee as a whole.
- The median household income is $64,250, 8% below the Tennessee median of $69,595.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $219,300 (24% below Tennessee) and median rent is $905 a month.
Local data for Spurgeon, TN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spurgeon, TN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,250
Poverty rate
21.9%
Median home value
$219,300
Median rent
$905/mo
Homeownership
69.2%
Bachelor's or higher
21.6%
Median age
44.6
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (760), German Americans (718), Jamaican Americans (297).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sullivan County. PPP loans are for Spurgeon.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Sep 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$68,061
70,470 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,128
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.3B
FY 2026, $8,391 per person
How people get to work
Spurgeon, TN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.9%
- Carpooled7.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
- Worked from home21.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spurgeon, TN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
470
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
266
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 26°F
44.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spurgeon, TN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
11.7%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Spurgeon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GrayCensus-designated place | 1.8 mi | 1.5 |
| Oak GroveCensus-designated place | 2.5 mi | 4.5 |
| Colonial HeightsCensus-designated place | 3.5 mi | 3.8 |
| KingsportCity | 5.3 mi | 53.1 |
| OrebankCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Sullivan GardensCensus-designated place | 8 mi | 2.5 |
| Johnson CityCity | 8.4 mi | 43.8 |
| BlountvilleCensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 4.9 |
| Fall BranchCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 4.5 |
| Bluff CityCity | 9.3 mi | 1.7 |
| BloomingdaleCensus-designated place | 9.7 mi | 9.8 |
| JonesboroughTown | 10 mi | 5.5 |
| WataugaCity | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| CentralCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 3.5 |
| Pine CrestCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| Walnut HillCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spurgeon, TN in?
- Spurgeon is in Sullivan County, Tennessee.
- What is the population of Spurgeon, TN?
- About 4,071 people live in Spurgeon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spurgeon?
- Nearby places include Gray (1.8 mi), Oak Grove (2.5 mi), Colonial Heights (3.5 mi), Kingsport (5.3 mi), Orebank (7.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023