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Mountain City, TN

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Population
2,490
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
2,420 ft
Median Home Value
$216,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$516/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$38,818
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in TennesseePopulation rankingHighest population places in TennesseeNearest larger communityBoone, North Carolina19 miles away · 19,929 residents.

About Mountain City

Mountain City is a town and the county seat of Johnson County, Tennessee, operating as the highest incorporated city in the state at an elevation of 2,418 feet. Positioned along the Daniel Boone Heritage Trail near Doe Mountain, the northeasternmost county seat of approximately 2,542 is served by the Johnson County Schools district locally today.

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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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