Clinchmore, Tennessee

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Population in July 2007: 273.
Males: 133  (49.1%)
Females: 140  (50.9%)
Median resident age:

35.5 years
Tennessee median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 37714

Estimated median household income in 2022: $41,992 (it was $21,591 in 2000)
Clinchmore:

$41,992
TN:

$65,254

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $19,204 (it was $9,362 in 2000)

Clinchmore CCD income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $85,520 (it was $28,300 in 2000)
Clinchmore:

$85,520
TN:

$284,800
March 2022 cost of living index in Clinchmore: 77.7 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Clinchmore, TN (2000)
    • 26397.8%White alone
    • 41.5%Two or more races
    • 10.4%American Indian alone
    • 10.4%Asian alone

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Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 1480 feet

Land area: 63.3 square miles.

Population density: 4.3 people per square mile   (very low).

Clinchmore, Tennessee map
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Clinchmore CCD:

0.7% ($208)
Tennessee:

0.8% ($715)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Knoxville, TN (27.4 miles , pop. 173,890).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Fayette, KY (122.8 miles , pop. 260,512).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (426.8 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Caryville, TN (2.3 miles ),
Jacksboro, TN (2.6 miles ),
Lake City, TN (2.7 miles ),
New River, TN (2.7 miles ),
Norma, TN (3.0 miles ),
La Follette, TN (3.4 miles ),
Norris, TN (3.5 miles ),
Clinton, TN (3.7 miles )

Latitude: 36.26 N, Longitude: 84.28 W

Area code commonly used in this area: 865

Distribution of median household income in Clinchmore, TN in 2022
Clinchmore satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.6%
Tennessee:

3.0%
Most common industries in Clinchmore, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (18.0%)
  • Construction (14.8%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (9.8%)
  • Health care (9.8%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (8.2%)
  • Repair & maintenance (8.2%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (6.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (23.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (15.8%)
  • Educational services (15.8%)
  • Repair & maintenance (13.2%)
  • Nonmetallic mineral products (10.5%)
  • Fuel dealers (10.5%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (10.5%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (26.1%)
  • Used merchandise, gift, novelty, souvenir, other miscellaneous stores (21.7%)
  • Educational services (21.7%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (17.4%)
  • Computer & electronic products (13.0%)
  • Food (0.0%)
Most common occupations in Clinchmore, TN (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (23.0%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (9.8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.8%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (9.8%)
  • Customer service representatives (8.2%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.2%)
  • Bus drivers (8.2%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (26.3%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (15.8%)
  • Supervisors, construction and extraction workers (15.8%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (13.2%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (10.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10.5%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Health technologists and technicians (26.1%)
  • Customer service representatives (21.7%)
  • Bus drivers (21.7%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (17.4%)
  • Other material moving workers, except laborers (13.0%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (0.0%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (0.0%)

Average climate in Clinchmore, Tennessee

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Clinchmore, Tennessee average temperatures Clinchmore, Tennessee average precipitation Clinchmore, Tennessee humidity Clinchmore, Tennessee wind speed Clinchmore, Tennessee snowfall Clinchmore, Tennessee sunshine Clinchmore, Tennessee clear and cloudy days
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2022 was 53.3. This is better than average.

City:

53.3
U.S.:

72.6
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2019 was 1.24. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 11.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.24
U.S.:

1.51
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2022 was 25.8. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 20.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

25.8
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Clinchmore-area historical tornado activity is below Tennessee state average. It is 19% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 32.9 miles away from the Clinchmore place center killed 7 people and injured 150 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/3/1974, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 14.5 miles away from the place center injured 11 people and caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Clinchmore-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Tennessee state average. It is 88% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/27/1980 at 18:52:21, a magnitude 5.2 (5.1 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 UK, 5.2 UK, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 135.6 miles away from Clinchmore center
On 11/30/1973 at 07:48:41, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 MB, 4.6 ML, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 36.6 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/2020 at 12:07:37, a magnitude 5.1 (5.1 MW, Depth: 4.7 mi) earthquake occurred 177.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/29/2003 at 08:59:39, a magnitude 4.9 (4.4 MB, 4.6 MW, 4.9 LG) earthquake occurred 144.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW) earthquake occurred 249.5 miles away from Clinchmore center
On 12/12/2018 at 09:14:43, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MW, Depth: 4.9 mi) earthquake occurred 51.7 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Campbell County (19) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 14
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 14, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 4, Winds: 3, Flash Flood: 1, Heavy Rain: 1, Hurricane: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Landslide: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Clinchmore:

  • ST MARYS NORTH HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 8 miles away; LAKE CITY, TN)
  • SUMMIT VIEW OF LAKE CITY, LLC (Nursing Home, about 9 miles away; LAKE CITY, TN)
  • CUMBERLAND VILLAGE CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; LAFOLLETTE, TN)
  • FMC LAFOLLETTE (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; LAFOLLETTE, TN)
  • TENNOVA HEALTHCARE-LAFOLLETT MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; LA FOLLETTE, TN)
  • ANDERSON COUNTY HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CLINTON, TN)
  • GOLDEN LIVINGCENTER - WINDWOOD (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; CLINTON, TN)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Clinchmore:

  • Pellissippi State Community College (about 23 miles; Knoxville, TN; Full-time enrollment: 7,271)
  • The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (about 29 miles; Knoxville, TN; FT enrollment: 25,483)
  • Roane State Community College (about 33 miles; Harriman, TN; FT enrollment: 4,302)
  • University of the Cumberlands (about 34 miles; Williamsburg, KY; FT enrollment: 3,585)
  • Lincoln Memorial University (about 41 miles; Harrogate, TN; FT enrollment: 3,706)
  • Walters State Community College (about 57 miles; Morristown, TN; FT enrollment: 4,359)
  • Somerset Community College (about 59 miles; Somerset, KY; FT enrollment: 4,698)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Clinchmore: Nicks Creek (A), Stoney Fork Volunteer Fire Department (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Clinchmore include: Fellowship Church (A), Nicks Creek Baptist Church (B), Round Rock Baptist Church (C), Beech Fork Baptist Church (D), Ivygrove Church (E), Mountain Home Church (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Ward Cemetery (1), Link Phillips Cemetery (2), Ben Phillips Cemetery (3), Marlow Cemetery (4), McGee Cemetery (5), Bullock Cemetery (6), Carroll Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Little Creek (A), Beech Fork (B), Jerry Creek (C), Wheeler Creek (D), Hurricane Branch (E), Hicks Branch (F), Grissel Branch (G), Greens Branch (H), Grave Branch (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Campbell County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential
Average household size:
This place:

2.7 people
Tennessee:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

71.7%
Whole state:

69.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

6.1%
Whole state:

4.2%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

17.6%
Whole state:

13.5%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This place:

10.6%
Whole state:

5.8%

For population 15 years and over in Clinchmore:

Marital status in Clinchmore, TN
  • Never married: 19.3%
  • Now married: 63.2%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.5%
  • Divorced: 9.0%

For population 25 years and over in Clinchmore:

  • High school or higher: 35.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 9.0%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 45.4 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

20.9
Tennessee average:

13.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Clinchmore, TN (based on Campbell County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant12,64156
Mainline Protestant1,2319
Black Protestant4813
Other3113
Catholic1901
None25,862-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 10
Campbell County:

2.46 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

1.99 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.17 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Here:

0.25 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

0.65 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 28
Campbell County:

6.88 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

5.16 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 14
This county:

3.44 / 10,000 pop.
Tennessee:

6.56 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Campbell County:

13.3%
Tennessee:

11.4%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

30.7%
State:

30.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

15.7%
Tennessee:

13.5%

Strongest AM radio stations in Clinchmore:

  • WKVL (850 AM; daytime; 50 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WQBB (1040 AM; daytime; 10 kW; POWELL, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WATO (1290 AM; 5 kW; OAK RIDGE, TN)
  • WNOX (990 AM; 10 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN)
  • WECO (940 AM; 5 kW; WARTBURG, TN; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY B/CASTING CO.)
  • WVLZ (1180 AM; daytime; 10 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: KIRKLAND WIRELESS BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WRJZ (620 AM; 5 kW; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TENNESSEE MEDIA ASSOCIATES, INC)
  • WMTY (670 AM; daytime; 2 kW; FARRAGUT, TN; Owner: HORNE RADIO, LLC)
  • WLAF (1450 AM; 1 kW; LA FOLLETTE, TN; Owner: CAMPBELL COUNTY B/CING. CORP.)
  • WWAM (820 AM; daytime; 50 kW; JASPER, TN; Owner: SHELTON BROADCASTING SYSTEM)
  • WYSH (1380 AM; 1 kW; CLINTON, TN; Owner: CLINTON BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WEKC (710 AM; daytime; 4 kW; WILLIAMSBURG, KY; Owner: GERALD PARKS)
  • WFLI (1070 AM; 50 kW; LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN, TN; Owner: WFLI, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Clinchmore:

  • WDVX (89.9 FM; CLINTON, TN; Owner: CUMBERLAND COMMUNITIES COMMUNI CORP.)
  • WOKI-FM (100.3 FM; OAK RIDGE, TN; Owner: OAK RIDGE FM, INC.)
  • WUOT (91.9 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE)
  • WQLA-FM (104.9 FM; LA FOLLETTE, TN; Owner: LAFOLLETTE BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WIMZ-FM (103.5 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMM., CORP.)
  • WJXB-FM (97.5 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WECO-FM (101.3 FM; WARTBURG, TN; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WYLV (89.1 FM; ALCOA, TN; Owner: FOOTHILLS BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYFC (95.3 FM; CLINTON, TN; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WMIK-FM (92.7 FM; MIDDLESBORO, KY; Owner: GATEWAY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WIVK-FM (107.7 FM; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRMX-FM (106.7 FM; NORRIS, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WWST (102.1 FM; SEVIERVILLE, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WEKX (102.7 FM; JELLICO, TN; Owner: WHITLEY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WWSR (105.7 FM; ROCKWOOD, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WMYU (93.1 FM; KARNS, TN; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WCTU (105.9 FM; TAZEWELL, TN; Owner: STAIR COMPANY, INC)
  • WBZH (92.7 FM; HARRIMAN, TN; Owner: SOUTHERN MEDIA GROUP, INC.)
  • WYIL-FM (98.7 FM; OLIVER SPRINGS, TN; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMKW (89.3 FM; CROSSVILLE, TN; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)

TV broadcast stations around Clinchmore:

  • WVLT-TV (Channel 8; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: WVLT LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WKOP-TV (Channel 15; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: EAST TENNESSEE PUBLIC COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WBIR-TV (Channel 10; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: GANNETT PACIFIC CORPORATION)
  • WATE-TV (Channel 6; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: WATE, G.P.)
  • WTNZ (Channel 43; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: RAYCOM AMERICA, INC.)
  • WDTT-LP (Channel 38; LENOIR CITY, TN; Owner: WORD OF GOD FELLOWSHIP, INC.)
  • WEEE-LP (Channel 32; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TIGER EYE BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WPXK (Channel 54; JELLICO, TN; Owner: PAXSON KNOXVILLE LICENSE, INC.)
  • WEZK-LP (Channel 28; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • W46DC (Channel 46; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • W50CG (Channel 50; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WFEM-LP (Channel 12; HEISKELL, ETC., TN; Owner: H. EARL MARLAR)
  • W56CM (Channel 56; KNOXVILLE, TN; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Clinchmore, TN
  • 33.3%Electricity
  • 26.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 22.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.1%Coal or coke
  • 6.7%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Clinchmore, TN
  • 63.6%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 36.4%Electricity


Clinchmore compared to Tennessee state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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