City profile
Crossville, TN
Cumberland County · Population 12,428
Crossville is a town in Cumberland County, TN with about 12,428 residents and a typical home value near $246,000. It is 62 miles from Knoxville, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
39°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$246,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,500
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
84
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.79%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 9.56%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 67/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Tornado, Winter weather
Nearest major airport
59 mi to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 20% Democratic / 79% Republican
Community
Population
12,428
Black population
3.3%
County
Cumberland County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TN is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: tornadoes
Highlights
- About 12,428 residents
- Typical home value about $246,000
- 62 miles from Knoxville, TN
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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