Sullivan County, TN Economy


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Sullivan, TN County is a great place to live. It has a significantly lower cost of living than the national average evidenced by its 2 bedroom rent at $790 compared to the US average of $1,430 as well as its Grocery Cost Index being 96 compared to 100 in the US. This makes it highly attractive for people looking for an affordable living situation. Many local companies are located in Sullivan including Tri-Cities Regional Airport, Eastman Chemical Company, and Ballad Health Medical Center. Other main employers in the area include Dollywood theme park, Johnson City Medical Center and Holston Valley Medical Center.

Sullivan County has an unemployment rate of 5.6%. The US average is 6.0%.

Sullivan County has seen the job market increase by 1.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 34.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Sullivan County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Sullivan County is 9.4%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Sullivan County is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Sullivan County
- The average income of a Sullivan County resident is $24,085 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Sullivan County resident is $49,661 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySullivan, TennesseeUnited States
  5.66
  -5.5%-6.2%
  34.3%33.5%
  9.3%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $31,300$37,638
  $49,661$69,021
  $66,313$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.5%1.2%
  0.2%0.5%
  6.7%6.8%
  15.0%10.0%
  2.4%2.5%
  13.6%11.0%
  4.1%4.8%
  0.4%0.8%
  2.3%1.9%
  4.1%4.7%
  1.2%1.9%
  3.6%7.6%
  0.5%0.1%
  4.2%4.2%
  7.3%9.3%
  16.0%14.0%
  1.1%2.1%
  8.2%7.0%
  5.5%4.8%
  3.2%4.7%
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