WorkspaceTop ListsAboutContact Us

Jellico, TN

Compare
View of Jellico, TN
Population
2,126
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
972 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$127,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$440/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$41,467
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

Highlights

What stands out in Jellico

Explore

More places like Jellico

OverallBest places in TennesseePopulation rankingHighest population places in TennesseeNearest larger communityPowell, Tennessee37 miles away · 13,739 residents.

About Jellico

Tucked into the Cumberland Mountains right on the Tennessee-Kentucky border, Jellico is a quiet town with scenic ridges and a storied coal-mining past. It offers a relaxed, rural pace of life where the outdoors are always close at hand. Indian Mountain State Park sits right beside town, giving locals an easy spot for fishing, camping, and walking around the lake. For anyone looking for peaceful mountain living with convenient access to Interstate 75, Jellico provides a cozy corner of East Tennessee to call home.

Top Rating Signals

Highest current ratings for this town.

Low State Income TaxA+100.0ratingLower FEMA County Heat-Wave Risk IndexA96.3ratingRural FitA94.5rating

Loading town details...

Beyond Jellico, TN

Is this the right place for you?

Every rating on this page comes from the same model behind our search. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll rank every community we cover around your priorities, and show you where Jellico, TN lands.

Find your best places
Google MapsOpen the mapJellico, TNZillowBrowse housingJellico, TNWeatherSparkCheck climateJellico, TNRedditSearch discussionsJellico, TN