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Sneedville, TN

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Population
1,349
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,170 ft
Median Home Value
$151,000
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$622/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$24,500
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Sneedville

Tucked along the Clinch River in northeastern Tennessee, Sneedville serves as Hancock County’s seat and its only town. Surrounded by steep, wooded ridges, it offers a quiet pace of life centered around the local courthouse square and a tight-knit mountain community with deep Melungeon heritage. Everyday living here is peaceful and secluded, with great fishing on the river, scenic valley views, and friendly neighbors. If you are looking for a genuine rural lifestyle far away from traffic and noise, Sneedville delivers plenty of small-town charm.

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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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