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Jefferson City, TN

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Population
9,103
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,202 ft
Median Home Value
$213,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$851/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$60,638
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TennesseePopulation rankingHighest population places in TennesseeNearest larger communityMorristown, Tennessee12 miles away · 33,517 residents.

About Jefferson City

Jefferson City is a city in Jefferson County, Tennessee, situated along the southernmost arm of Cherokee Lake. Home to Carson-Newman University and first settled in 1788 along Mossy Creek, the community of approximately 8,579 is part of the Morristown metropolitan area. Public education for local students is administered by the Jefferson County Department of Education.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0rating

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