Community Data
Click here to visit the Tennessee Community Data Sheet.
The following information was collected during the 2003 census. This is the most current data we have. When the 2010 cenus information is released, please return to our site for up-to-date information. Please click the link above for the 2010 Community Data Sheet for Erwin and Unicoi County.
Select Category:
- Climate
- Voting
- Facts & Figures
- Population
- Mileage
- Healthcare
- Housing
- Building
- Sales Tax
- Income
- Tax Structure
- Education
- School Registration
- Utilities
- Communication
- Labor Estimates
Climate:
| Description | Data | |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Data | ||
| Annual Average Temperature | 55 F | |
| Monthly Average High Temperature | ||
| January | 46 F | |
| July | 87 F | |
| Monthly Average Low Temperature | ||
| January | 25 F | |
| July | 63 F | |
| Annual Average Precipitation | 54" | |
| Annual Average Snowfall | 15” | |
| Elevation | 1675 ‘ | |
| Prevailing Winds | West | |
| Mean Length of Freeze Free Period (Days) | 180 | |
Voting:
Office located at the Unicoi County Court House, (423) 743-6521. Forms may also be obtained at the Unicoi County Public Library.
Unicoi County, Town of Erwin & Town of Unicoi Facts & Figures:
| Description | Unicoi County | Town of Erwin | Town of Unicoi | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unicoi County, Town of Erwin & Town of Unicoi Facts & Figures | ||||
| Total Square Mileage | 186 | 3.7 | 16.3 | |
| Total Municipal Budget (2003-2004) | 22,972,019 | 4,480,812 | 491,000 | |
| Type of Government | County Mayor | Mayor & Alderman | Mayor & Alderman | |
| Police Officers | 21 | 10 | 0 | |
| Police Cars | 21 | 10 | 0 | |
| Full Time Firefighters | 0 | 9 | 0 | |
| Volunteer Firefighters | 40 | 13 | 29 | |
| Fire Trucks | 8 | 3 | 8 | |
| Planning Commission | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Zoning Regulations | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Insurance Rating | 0 | Class 8 | ||
Population:
| Year | Unicoi County | Town of Erwin | Town of Unicoi |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unicoi County, Town of Erwin & Town of Unicoi Population | |||
| 2000 (Census) | 17,667 | 5,610 | N/A |
| 2003 (Census Estimates) | 17,709 | 5,764 | 3,530 |
Population of Tennessee (2003) – 5,841,748
- The Tri-Cities area is the fourth largest MSA in Tennessee.
- The Tri-Cities MSA includes Carter, Hawkins, Sullivan, Unicoi, and Washington Counties in Tennessee and Scott and Washington Counties, as well as the independent city of Bristol, Virginia.
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Mileage from Other Cities:
| City | Miles | Driving Time |
|---|---|---|
| Mileage from Other Cities | ||
| Atlanta, GA | 250 | 4:32 |
| Charlotte, NC | 175 | 3:08 |
| Charleston, SC | 310 | 5:23 |
| Chicago, IL | 663 | 10:52 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 379 | 6:16 |
| Cleveland, OH | 503 | 8:18 |
| Dallas, TX | 966 | 15:14 |
| Memphis, TN | 514 | 8:16 |
| Nashville, TN | 302 | 5:00 |
| Pittsburgh, PA | 435 | 7:33 |
| Washington, DC | 428 | 7:02 |
Healthcare in Unicoi County:
| City | Miles |
|---|---|
| Healthcare in Unicoi County | |
| Hospitals | 1 |
| Total Hospital Beds | 48 |
| Doctors | 35 |
| Dentists | 3 |
| Nursing Homes | 3 |
| Total Nursing Home Beds | 191 |
Housing:
Average Sales Price of homes in Unicoi County area in 2004 was approximately $110,000.
Building Construction Report:
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Building Report | |
| Town of Erwin | 2004 |
| Building Permits Issued | 200 |
| Permit Value | $30,495.50 |
| Residential Construction | 162 |
| Non-Residential Construction | 38 |
Sales Tax:
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Sales tax | |
| State Sales Tax | 7% (6% for food and food ingredients for human consumption) |
| Income Tax | |
| Personal on Wages | None |
| Personal on Interest/Dividends | 6 % |
| Corporate Excise | 6.5 % of Net Earnings |
| Franchise Tax | .25 cents per $ 100 of Capital Property |
| Unemployment Tax | |
| New Employers | 2.7 % of first $ 7,000 |
Per Capita Income:
| Year | Unicoi County | Tri-Cities MSA | Tennessee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income | ||||
| 2001 | 21,675 | 23,288 | 26,916 | |
| 2002 | 22,671 | 23,878 | 27,611 | |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis
Local Tax Structure:
| Description | Unicoi County | Town of Erwin |
|---|---|---|
| Local tax Structure | ||
| Property Tax | ||
| (Rate Per $ 100 Value) | $2.49 | $1.15 |
| Ratio of Assessment | ||
| Residential | 25% | 25% |
| Industrial | 40% | 40% |
| Personal Equipment | 30% | 30% |
| Inventory Tax (Raw Materials Only) | ||
| School Tax | None | None |
| Sales Tax | 2.75% | None |
| Hotel-Motel Tax | 5% | None |
| Bonded Debt | $14,507,705 | $2,783,500 |
Education:
| Description | Data |
|---|---|
| Education | |
| Total per Pupil Expenditures: (2002-2003) | |
| Unicoi County | $5,733 |
| Statewide | $6,648 |
Source: Tennessee Department of Education
School Registration:
Unicoi County Board of Education
600 North Elm Avenue
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1600
Utilities:
Electricity : Erwin Utilities
244 Love Street
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1820
www.erwinutilities.com
Natural Gas : Unicoi County Gas Utility District
1414 North Main Avenue
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-6793
www.ucgud.com
Water : Erwin Utilities
244 Love Street
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1820
www.erwinutilities.com
Unicoi Water Utility District
304 Tennessee Street
Unicoi, TN 37692
(423) 743-6202
Communications
Telephone :
Embarq
Residential Customers -(423) 743-4181
Business Customers - (800) 786-6272
Cable :
Comcast Communications
(800) 266-2278
Newspapers:
The Erwin Record (Weekly)
218 Gay Street
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-4112
www.erwinrecord.net
The Valley Beautiful Beacon (Weekly)
923 North Main Street
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-8424
www.vbbeacon.com
Johnson City Press (Daily)
216 Gay Street
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-4141
www.johnsoncitypress.com
Radio Stations:
WEMB / WXIS
101 Riverview Road
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-6123
www.wemb.com
Television Stations & Broadcasting Companies:
WJHL-TV CBS-Johnson City, TN (423) 926-2151
WEMT-TV Fox 39 – Johnson City, TN (423) 283-3900
WCYB-TV5 NBC/CYB-TV – Bristol, VA (276) 764-2829
Labor Force Estimates:
| Description | Unicoi County | Tri-Cities MSA |
|---|---|---|
| Source: Tennessee Department of Employment Security | ||
| Total Labor Force | 7,970 | 232,000 |
| Employed | 7,420 | 218,300 |
| Unemployed | 550 | 12,500 |
| Unemployment Rate | 6.9 | 5.5 |
