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Philadelphia, TN

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Population
704
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
844 ft
Median Home Value
$105,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$930/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$68,679
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Philadelphia

Tucked into East Tennessee’s Sweetwater Valley, Philadelphia is a quiet rural community of around 600 residents in Loudon County. Life here moves at an easy pace among rolling hills and farmland, with plenty of room to spread out. U.S. 11 runs straight through town and Interstate 75 is only a few minutes away, making it simple to commute to nearby Sweetwater, Loudon, or into Knoxville. Outdoor lovers also enjoy having Sweetwater Creek winding past town and Watts Bar Lake nearby for weekend boating and fishing.

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Established in the 1820s, Philadelphia has retained much of its historic character and close-knit feel over the generations. It is the kind of place where neighbors know one another and daily life centers around community and family. Younger students attend Philadelphia School right in town, while older kids make the short trip north to Loudon High School. It makes a great landing spot for anyone looking for quiet countryside living within easy reach of regional jobs and everyday conveniences.

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

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