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Seymour, TN is a small rural city located in the state of Tennessee. It is a great place to live because it is close to big cities like Knoxville, Nashville and Chattanooga. The cost of living in Seymour, TN is very low compared to other cities in the state. 2 bedroom rent averages $1170, which is significantly lower than the US average of $1430. The grocery cost index in Seymour is also much lower than in the US, standing at 99 rather than 100. Local companies include SMG Industries Inc., Quality Aircraft Accessories Inc., and Cemex Concrete Products LLC.

Seymour has an unemployment rate of 5.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Seymour has seen the job market increase by 2.0% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 43.7%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Seymour
- The Sales Tax Rate for Seymour is 9.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Seymour 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 Seymour
- The average income of a Seymour resident is $24,315 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Seymour resident is $69,927 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomySeymour, TennesseeUnited States
  5.16
  -8.7%-6.2%
  43.7%33.5%
  9.8%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $33,404$37,638
  $69,927$69,021
  $82,008$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.4%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.3%6.8%
  8.9%10.0%
  0.8%2.5%
  10.7%11.0%
  4.7%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  1.7%1.9%
  5.7%4.7%
  2.1%1.9%
  6.5%7.6%
  0.4%0.1%
  3.2%4.2%
  5.2%9.3%
  18.8%14.0%
  8.9%2.1%
  6.5%7.0%
  5.9%4.8%
  3.8%4.7%
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Over 11 years ago

SEYMOUR IS A WONDERFUL PLACE. IT'S COUNTRY YET CLOSE TO KNOXVILLE. GREAT FOR COMMUTING TO WORK. BEAUTIFUL ROLLING HILLS, FRIENDLY PEOPLE, CLOSE TO PIGEON FORGE AND THE  More

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Over 12 years ago

My kids love the Seymour School System. I have been very happy with it since we have lived here.  More

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We was considering moving to Seymour, Tennessee from Southern California because my fiance wants to live closer to her children. I have a little problem with moving to  More

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