City profile
Kingsport, TN
Sullivan County · Population 56,262
Kingsport is a city in Sullivan County, TN with about 56,262 residents and a typical home value near $234,000. It is 86 miles from Knoxville, TN, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Mild & temperate
Winter avg
38°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$234,100
Typical monthly housing
$1,426
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
82
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 72/100
Top hazards: Landslide, Earthquake, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
95 mi to McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 22% Democratic / 77% Republican
Community
Population
56,262
Black population
2.7%
County
Sullivan 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 56,262 residents
- Typical home value about $234,000
- 86 miles from Knoxville, TN
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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