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Alpine, Tennessee

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Population in July 2007: 1,832.
Males: 920  (50.3%)
Females: 912  (49.7%)
Median resident age:

39.0 years
Tennessee median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 38573

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,721 (it was $24,224 in 2000)
Alpine:

$42,721
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $35,244 (it was $16,287 in 2000)

Alpine CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $171,375 (it was $60,700 in 2000)
Alpine:

$171,375
TN:

$284,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $249,142; detached houses: $283,431; townhouses or other attached units: $148,685; mobile homes: $79,590
March 2022 cost of living index in Alpine: 82.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Alpine, TN (2000)
    • 1,72697.8%White alone
    • 150.8%Hispanic
    • 100.6%American Indian alone
    • 110.6%Two or more races
    • 20.1%Asian alone
    • 10.06%Black alone

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According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Alpine, Tennessee as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Alpine is 1,832 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


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Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 923 feet

Land area: 79.0 square miles.

Population density: 23 people per square mile   (very low).

Alpine, Tennessee map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Alpine CCD:

0.4% ($241)
Tennessee:

0.8% ($715)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Knoxville, TN (75.9 miles , pop. 173,890).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Nashville-Davidson, TN (89.3 miles , pop. 545,524).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (398.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Livingston, TN (2.8 miles ),
Allons, TN (3.3 miles ),
Crawford, TN (3.4 miles ),
Byrdstown, TN (3.5 miles ),
Manson-Wolf River, TN (3.7 miles ),
Hilham, TN (3.7 miles ),
Rickman, TN (3.7 miles ),
Jamestown, TN (3.8 miles )

Latitude: 36.40 N, Longitude: 85.19 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 931

Distribution of median household income in Alpine, TN in 2022
Alpine satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.0%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Most common industries in Alpine, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (13.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (7.9%)
  • Educational services (6.7%)
  • Health care (5.8%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (5.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (5.2%)
  • Truck transportation (4.9%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (21.8%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (10.7%)
  • Transportation equipment (7.4%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (6.6%)
  • Truck transportation (5.3%)
  • Educational services (4.6%)
  • Wood products (3.8%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (14.3%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (9.9%)
  • Educational services (9.9%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (8.4%)
  • Food & beverage stores (8.1%)
  • Apparel (5.5%)
  • Furniture & related product manufacturing (4.4%)
Most common occupations in Alpine, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.6%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (6.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (6.1%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (12.9%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (7.9%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (7.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.1%)
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (3.8%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Textile, apparel, and furnishings workers (9.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (8.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.3%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (6.6%)
  • Personal appearance workers (6.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.2%)

Average climate in Alpine, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Alpine, Tennessee average temperatures Alpine, Tennessee average precipitation Alpine, Tennessee humidity Alpine, Tennessee wind speed Alpine, Tennessee snowfall Alpine, Tennessee sunshine Alpine, Tennessee clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI NO2 SO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 56.8. This is better than average.

City:

56.8
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 2.13. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 18.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

2.13
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 1.72. This is about average. Closest monitor was 18.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.72
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2007 was 44.0. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 18.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

44.0
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2022 was 6.46. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 22.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.46
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Alpine-area historical tornado activity is near Tennessee state average. It is 33% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 10.1 miles away from the Alpine place center killed 5 people and injured 6 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 tornado 11.2 miles away from the place center killed 10 people and injured 51 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Alpine-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 121% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 142.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 204.8 miles away from Alpine center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 80.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 134.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 204.8 miles away from Alpine center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 179.8 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Overton County (15) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 11
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Winter Storms: 3, Tornadoes: 2, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Alpine:

  • COLUMBIA HOMECARE HOSPICE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; LIVINGSTON, TN)
  • AMEDISYS (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; LIVINGSTON, TN)
  • LIVINGSTON TN DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 8 miles away; LIVINGSTON, TN)
  • LIVINGSTON REGIONAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; LIVINGSTON, TN)
  • OVERTON COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; LIVINGSTON, TN)
  • PICKETT CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BYRDSTOWN, TN)
  • PICKETT COUNTY NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; BYRDSTOWN, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alpine:

  • Tennessee Technological University (about 24 miles; Cookeville, TN; Full-time enrollment: 9,761)
  • Roane State Community College (about 49 miles; Harriman, TN; FT enrollment: 4,302)
  • Lindsey Wilson College (about 49 miles; Columbia, KY; FT enrollment: 2,552)
  • Somerset Community College (about 56 miles; Somerset, KY; FT enrollment: 4,698)
  • University of the Cumberlands (about 62 miles; Williamsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 3,585)
  • Pellissippi State Community College (about 66 miles; Knoxville, TN; FT enrollment: 7,271)
  • Campbellsville University (about 66 miles; Campbellsville, KY; FT enrollment: 2,948)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Alpine: Monroe Volunteer Fire and Rescue (A), Alpine Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Alpine include: Smith Chapel (A), Falling Springs Church (B), Fredonia Church (C), Bethsadie Church (D), Miller Chapel (E), McDonald Chapel (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Allred Cemetery (1), Oak Grove Cemetery (2), Wirmingham Cemetery (3), Smiths Chapel Cemetery (4), Monroe Cemetery (5), Falling Springs Cemetery (6), Bethsadia Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Reservoir: Jolly Lake (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Lize Branch (A), Cub Creek (B), Cowan Branch (C), Black Hollow Branch (D), Medlock Branch (E), Soloman Branch (F), Blue Hole Branch (G), Poor Branch (H), Piney Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Overton County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.5 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

59.9%
Whole state:

69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.0%
Whole state:

4.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

28.0%
Whole state:

13.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

13.3%
Whole state:

5.8%

For population 15 years and over in Alpine:

Marital status in Alpine, TN
  • Never married: 19.5%
  • Now married: 52.7%
  • Separated: 1.6%
  • Widowed: 9.7%
  • Divorced: 18.1%

For population 25 years and over in Alpine:

  • High school or higher: 51.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 7.0%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.6%
  • Unemployed: 7.6%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 38.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

17.9
Tennessee average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Alpine, TN (based on Overton County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant5,87940
Mainline Protestant2,18918
Catholic--
Other-2
None14,015-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 7
Overton County:

3.34 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 13
Overton County:

6.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 9
Here:

4.30 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

11.9%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
Overton County:

28.9%
Tennessee:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

14.6%
State:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Alpine:

  • WLIV (920 AM; 1 kW; LIVINGSTON, TN; Owner: SUNNY BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WSM (650 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: GAYLORD ENTERTAINMENT COMPANY)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WAMB (1160 AM; 50 kW; DONELSON, TN; Owner: GREAT SOUTHERN BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)
  • WKDA (1200 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: RADIO NASHVILLE, INC.)
  • WLAC (1510 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WNQM (1300 AM; 50 kW; NASHVILLE, TN; Owner: WNQM. INC.)
  • WCLC (1260 AM; daytime; 1 kW; JAMESTOWN, TN; Owner: BIBLE BELIEVERS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WDEB (1500 AM; daytime; 1 kW; JAMESTOWN, TN; Owner: BAZ BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHAS (840 AM; 50 kW; LOUISVILLE, KY; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WECO (940 AM; 5 kW; WARTBURG, TN; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY B/CASTING CO.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Alpine:

  • WLQK (95.9 FM; LIVINGSTON, TN; Owner: JWC BROADCASTING)
  • WLIV-FM (104.7 FM; MONTEREY, TN; Owner: WKXN INC)
  • WGSQ (94.7 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWOG (90.9 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: SOMERSET EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING FOUNDATION)
  • WKXD-FM (106.9 FM; MONTEREY, TN; Owner: JWC BROADCASTING)
  • WDEB-FM (103.9 FM; JAMESTOWN, TN; Owner: BAZ BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WCLC-FM (105.1 FM; JAMESTOWN, TN; Owner: BIBLE BELIEVERS NETWORK, INC.)
  • WBXE (93.7 FM; BAXTER, TN; Owner: JWC BROADCASTING)
  • WOWF (102.5 FM; CROSSVILLE, TN; Owner: PEG BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WDVX (89.9 FM; CLINTON, TN; Owner: CUMBERLAND COMMUNITIES COMMUNI CORP.)
  • WMKW (89.3 FM; CROSSVILLE, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WGIC (98.5 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WWSR (105.7 FM; ROCKWOOD, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WECO-FM (101.3 FM; WARTBURG, TN; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WMKZ (93.1 FM; MONTICELLO, KY; Owner: MONTICELLO-WAYNE COUNTY MEDIA, INC.)
  • W206AJ (89.1 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: WAY-FM MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WKYM (101.7 FM; MONTICELLO, KY; Owner: STEPHEN W. STAPLES JR.)
  • WHRS (91.7 FM; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: NASHVILLE PUBLIC RADIO)
  • WKWY (102.7 FM; TOMPKINSVILLE, KY; Owner: J.K. WHITTIMORE)
  • WVFB (101.5 FM; CELINA, TN; Owner: ELIZABETH BERNICE WHITTIMORE)

TV broadcast stations around Alpine:

  • WCTE (Channel 22; COOKEVILLE, TN; Owner: UPPER CUMBERLAND BROADCAST COUNCIL)
  • WBXX-TV (Channel 20; CROSSVILLE, TN; Owner: ACME TV LICENSES OF TENNESSEE, LLC)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Alpine)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Alpine, TN
  • 43.4%Electricity
  • 38.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 12.7%Wood
  • 3.4%Utility gas
  • 1.9%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Alpine, TN
  • 39.8%Wood
  • 32.7%Electricity
  • 7.1%Utility gas
  • 6.2%Solar energy
  • 5.3%Other fuel
  • 4.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 4.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.


Alpine compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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