District 3, Tennessee
District 3 profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
District 3 is a geographic entity located in Monroe County, Tennessee. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 14,260. The land area covers 449.95 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,260 | ±1,139 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 43.7 yrs | ±4 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 5,308 | ±413 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 6,527 | ±436 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 5,308 | ±413 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,219 | ±216 |
| Median Home Value | $214,900 | ±$18,470 |
| Median Gross Rent | $782 | ±$66 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $60,709 | ±$3,372 |
| Per Capita Income | $26,951 | ±$2,662 |
| Poverty Rate | 18.3% | ±4.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,513 | ±688 |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.8% | ±2.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 5,041 | ±682 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 83.6% | ±5.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 49,154 (2024)
ID: 202583
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY MAYOR
105 COLLEGE ST S, STE 1, MADISONVILLE TN 37354-2400
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 05-06 | Sweetwater, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Tellico Plains, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Englewood, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-05 | Madisonville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Madisonville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-02 | Madisonville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 04-12 | Madisonville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Tellico Plains, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Madisonville, TN | |
| Regular School Nearby | 03-04 | Sweetwater, TN |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Sweetwater Institute of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 19.3 mi away | 409 Sweetwater-Vonore Road, Sweetwater, TN, 37874-3026 |
4233510071
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TELLICO PLAINS PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.3 mi away | 209 HIGHWAY 165, TELLICO PLAINS, TN, 37385 |
(423) 253-7388
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Tennessee Wesleyan University
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College | 20.8 mi away | 204 East College Street, Athens, TN, 37303 |
4237457504
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MADISONVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 11.5 mi away | 240 HOUSTON STREET, MADISONVILLE, TN, 37354 |
(423) 442-4085
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TCAT Athens
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College | 22.8 mi away | 1635 Technology Way, Athens, TN, 37371-0848 |
4237442814
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VONORE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.8 mi away | 611 CHURCH STREET, VONORE, TN, 37885 |
(423) 884-6729
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ENGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 14.8 mi away | 35 CARROLL STREET, ENGLEWOOD, TN, 37329 |
(423) 887-7152
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ETOWAH CARNEGIE LIBRARY
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Library | 17.4 mi away | 723 OHIO AVENUE, ETOWAH, TN, 37331 |
(423) 263-9475
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GREENBACK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 18.7 mi away | 6889 MORGANTON ROAD, GREENBACK, TN, 37742 |
(086) 585-6284
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SWEETWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 19.6 mi away | 210 MAYES AVENUE, SWEETWATER, TN, 37874 |
(423) 337-5274
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at TELLICO PLAINS, TN US, located 4.2 miles from District 3. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.5° | 27.9° | 39.2° | 4.63" | 1.0" |
| February | 55.3° | 31.2° | 43.2° | 4.86" | 1.3" |
| March | 63.9° | 37.3° | 50.6° | 4.91" | 0.3" |
| April | 73.4° | 44.0° | 58.7° | 4.80" | 0.0" |
| May | 80.8° | 54.1° | 67.5° | 4.92" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.2° | 62.7° | 75.0° | 4.48" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.0° | 66.2° | 78.1° | 5.34" | 0.0" |
| August | 89.2° | 64.6° | 76.9° | 4.14" | 0.0" |
| September | 84.3° | 57.2° | 70.7° | 4.08" | 0.0" |
| October | 73.9° | 44.7° | 59.3° | 3.15" | 0.0" |
| November | 62.1° | 34.7° | 48.4° | 4.76" | 0.1" |
| December | 53.7° | 31.0° | 42.4° | 5.18" | 0.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tellico Plains town | Town | 4.2 mi | — |
| Coker Creek CDP | CDP | 9.5 mi | — |
| Madisonville city | City | 11.7 mi | — |
| Kahite CDP | CDP | 12.1 mi | — |
| Vonore town | Town | 14.2 mi | — |
| Englewood town | Town | 14.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 4712390504. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.