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Jacksboro, TN

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Population
2,235
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,085 ft
Median Home Value
$236,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$714/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,750
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Jacksboro

Tucked into East Tennessee's scenic Powell Valley at the base of the Cumberland Mountains, Jacksboro is a quiet, welcoming town of around 2,700 residents. It offers a peaceful mountain setting with easy access to the outdoors, from boating on Norris Lake to hiking and camping around neighboring Cove Lake State Park. Even with its relaxed pace, Interstate 75 is right down the road, putting Knoxville within an easy 40-minute drive for work, specialized healthcare, and city dining.

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As the Campbell County seat, Jacksboro serves as a convenient everyday hub for the surrounding valley. Families are served by Jacksboro Elementary, Jacksboro Middle, and Campbell County High School, while career and technical programs are available locally at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology. Most daily shopping and local eateries line Route 63, making it easy to run errands close to home before heading out to enjoy the nearby lakes and mountain trails.

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Lower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+99.8rating

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