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Eidson, Tennessee

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Population in July 2007: 1,061.
Males: 554  (52.3%)
Females: 507  (47.7%)
Median resident age:

37.5 years
Tennessee median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 37731

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,326 (it was $23,661 in 2000)
Eidson:

$41,326
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $21,127 (it was $11,639 in 2000)

Eidson CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $96,374 (it was $38,300 in 2000)
Eidson:

$96,374
TN:

$284,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Eidson: 79.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Eidson, TN (2000)
    • 97998.0%White alone
    • 60.6%American Indian alone
    • 40.4%Black alone
    • 40.4%Two or more races
    • 30.3%Asian alone
    • 20.2%Hispanic
    • 10.1%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

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According to our research of Tennessee and other state lists, there were 3 registered sex offenders living in Eidson, Tennessee as of May 15, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Eidson is 354 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1523 feet

Land area: 41.2 square miles.

Population density: 26 people per square mile   (very low).

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

0.7% ($286)
Tennessee:

0.8% ($715)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Johnson City, TN (41.7 miles , pop. 55,469).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (131.6 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (444.3 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Kyles Ford, TN (2.6 miles ),
Sneedville, TN (2.7 miles ),
Big War Creek, TN (2.7 miles ),
Rogersville, TN (2.7 miles ),
Mooresburg, TN (3.1 miles ),
Surgoinsville, TN (3.7 miles ),
Jonesville, VA (3.8 miles ),
Bulls Gap, TN (4.0 miles )

Latitude: 36.48 N, Longitude: 83.10 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 423

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

3.6%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Most common industries in Eidson, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Construction (19.7%)
  • Health care (18.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (11.0%)
  • Educational services (4.9%)
  • Public administration (4.6%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.1%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3.8%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (27.8%)
  • Transportation equipment (20.3%)
  • Personal & laundry services (6.1%)
  • Truck transportation (4.2%)
  • Recyclable material merchant wholesalers (3.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.3%)
  • U. S. Postal service (3.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (39.9%)
  • Educational services (10.7%)
  • Construction (10.1%)
  • Public administration (10.1%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (9.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.2%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4.5%)
Most common occupations in Eidson, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Registered nurses (7.2%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (7.2%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.7%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.9%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (13.2%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (11.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (10.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (9.4%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (7.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.1%)
  • Media and communications workers (5.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (15.7%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (12.4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (7.3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.7%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (6.2%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.5%)

Average climate in Eidson, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2007 was 31.9. This is significantly better than average.

City:

31.9
U.S.:

72.6
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2006 was 4.41. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.41
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2007 was 4.34. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 7.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

4.34
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2006 was 36.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 12.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

36.4
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Eidson-area historical tornado activity is significantly below Tennessee state average. It is 66% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/9/1988, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 31.6 miles away from the Eidson place center killed one person and injured 15 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.

On 7/6/1980, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 8.1 miles away from the place center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Eidson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 46% 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 127.7 miles away from Eidson center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 111.5 miles away from Eidson 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 67.6 miles away from Eidson center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 301.0 miles away from Eidson center
On 9/7/1988 at 02:28:09, a magnitude 4.6 (4.5 MB, 4.6 LG) earthquake occurred 122.4 miles away from the city center
On 8/2/1974 at 08:52:09, a magnitude 4.9 (4.3 MB, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 184.0 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 Hawkins County (11) is smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 6
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 6, Storms: 4, Heavy Rains: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Fire: 1, Flash Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Eidson:

  • HANCOCK COUNTY HOME HEALTH (Home Health Center, about 8 miles away; SNEEDVILLE, TN)
  • HANCOCK MANOR NURSING HOME (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; SNEEDVILLE, TN)
  • WELLMONT HAWKINS COUNTY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 8 miles away; ROGERSVILLE, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Eidson:

  • Walters State Community College (about 21 miles; Morristown, TN; Full-time enrollment: 4,359)
  • Tusculum College (about 29 miles; Greeneville, TN; FT enrollment: 2,070)
  • Lincoln Memorial University (about 32 miles; Harrogate, TN; FT enrollment: 3,706)
  • Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (about 35 miles; Cumberland, KY; FT enrollment: 2,196)
  • Northeast State Community College (about 39 miles; Blountville, TN; FT enrollment: 4,480)
  • East Tennessee State University (about 43 miles; Johnson City, TN; FT enrollment: 12,774)
  • Hazard Community and Technical College (about 52 miles; Hazard, KY; FT enrollment: 2,087)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Eidson: Frog Level (A), Clinch Valley Volunteer Fire Department Station 1 (B), Clinch Valley Volunteer Fire Department Station 2 (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Eidson include: Freedom Church (A), Shiloh Church (B), Grassy Springs Church (C), Compromise Church (D), Beech Grove Church (E), Mount View Church (F), Cobbs Chapel (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Tate Cemetery (1), Seal Cemetery (2), Trent Cemetery (3), Jaynes Cemetery (4), Vaughn Cemetery (5), Jones Cemetery (6), Lawson Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes: Ledford Pond (A), Jones Pond (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Curry Branch (A), Byrd Creek (B), Valley Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hawkins County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.4 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

62.5%
Whole state:

69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

4.2%
Whole state:

4.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.5% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

20.3%
Whole state:

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

11.9%
Whole state:

5.8%

For population 15 years and over in Eidson:

Marital status in Eidson, TN
  • Never married: 15.9%
  • Now married: 68.8%
  • Separated: 2.3%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 8.1%

For population 25 years and over in Eidson:

  • High school or higher: 56.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 6.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.5%
  • Unemployed: 5.8%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 34.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

18.2
Tennessee average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Eidson, TN (based on Hawkins County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant26,592114
Mainline Protestant4,03435
Black Protestant5144
Other2482
Catholic1561
None25,289-
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: 8
This county:

1.41 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

0.35 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 26
This county:

4.57 / 10,000 pop.
State:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 21
This county:

3.69 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Hawkins County:

13.9%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

32.2%
State:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Hawkins County:

14.4%
Tennessee:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Eidson:

  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WRGS (1370 AM; 1 kW; ROGERSVILLE, TN; Owner: WRGS, INC.)
  • WGOC (640 AM; 10 kW; BLOUNTVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCRK (1150 AM; 5 kW; MORRISTOWN, TN; Owner: RADIO ACQUISITION CORP.)
  • WFGW (1010 AM; 50 kW; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WPWT (870 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: INFORMATION COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WMTN (1300 AM; 5 kW; MORRISTOWN, TN)
  • WHGG (1090 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIO)
  • WFSR (970 AM; 5 kW; HARLAN, KY; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING COMPAY)
  • WLFJ (660 AM; daytime; 50 kW; GREENVILLE, SC; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
  • WZAP (690 AM; 10 kW; BRISTOL, VA; Owner: RAM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKTP (1590 AM; 10 kW; JONESBOROUGH, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WJCW (910 AM; 5 kW; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)

Strongest FM radio stations in Eidson:

  • WJDT (106.5 FM; ROGERSVILLE, TN; Owner: C & S BROADCASTING)
  • WBGQ (100.7 FM; BULLS GAP, TN; Owner: CHEROKEE BROADCASTING)
  • WTFM (98.5 FM; KINGSPORT, TN; Owner: HOLSTON VALLEY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WAXM (93.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WSEH (102.7 FM; CUMBERLAND, KY; Owner: CUMBERLAND CITY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • W223AA (92.5 FM; BIG STONE GAP, VA; Owner: VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRZK (95.9 FM; COLONIAL HEIGHTS, TN; Owner: MURRAY COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WCTU (105.9 FM; TAZEWELL, TN; Owner: STAIR COMPANY, INC)
  • WSDC (88.5 FM; SNEEDVILLE, TN; Owner: DUCK CREEK BAPTIST CHURCH)
  • WMXK (94.1 FM; MORRISTOWN, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WIMZ-FM (103.5 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMM., CORP.)
  • WPJO (99.3 FM; ELIZABETHTON, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WHCB (91.5 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: APPALACHIAN EDUC. COMMUNICATION CORP)
  • WETS-FM (89.5 FM; JOHNSON CITY, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WXBQ-FM (96.9 FM; BRISTOL, TN; Owner: BRISTOL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMIT (106.9 FM; BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC; Owner: BLUE RIDGE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WEYE (104.3 FM; SURGOINSVILLE, TN; Owner: TRI-CITY RADIO, LLC)
  • WNCW (88.7 FM; SPINDALE, NC; Owner: ISOTHERMAL COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WMIK-FM (92.7 FM; MIDDLESBORO, KY; Owner: GATEWAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WTUK (105.1 FM; HARLAN, KY; Owner: EASTERN BROADCASTING COMPANY)

TV broadcast stations around Eidson:

  • WETP-TV (Channel 2; SNEEDVILLE, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WAGV (Channel 44; HARLAN, KY; Owner: LIVING FAITH MINISTRIES, INC.)

Eidson fatal accident list:

Nov 9, 2001 12:00 PM, Littlepumkinsvalley, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

11 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Eidson)

FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 150E (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3557J, N3557J, N-3557J, Serial Number: 15061257, Year manufactured: 1965, Airworthiness Date: 04/13/1965, Certificate Issue Date: 10/20/1988
    Registrant (Individual): David C Faubel, 240 Ridge Rd, Eidson, TN 37731
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 02/15/2018

2003 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2003 - 2018 the average number of fires per year is 10. The highest number of fires - 18 took place in 2004, and the least - 2 in 2013. The data has a declining trend.
    Fire incident types in Eidson, TN When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Outside Fires (48.4%), and Structure Fires (40.4%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Eidson, TN
    • 7848.4%Outside Fires
    • 6540.4%Structure Fires
    • 138.1%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 53.1%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Eidson, TN
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Eidson, TN
  • 36.5%Electricity
  • 27.5%Wood
  • 18.4%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 13.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 3.8%Coal or coke
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Eidson, TN
  • 45.0%Wood
  • 18.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 18.3%Electricity
  • 18.3%Coal or coke


Eidson compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly 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.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
There are no pilots and 1 other airmen in this city.
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