RANK #418 / 1001 NAT · #11 / 33 TN · POP 58,580
1YR FORECAST: -0.6%
5YR OUTLOOK: +30%
Known as the "Lakeway to the Smokies," Loudon County, Tennessee, offers extensive access to waterways like Fort Loudoun Lake and the Tennessee River, providing opportunities for fishing, boating, and other water sports. Located in eastern Tennessee, it is a short drive from Knoxville, allowing residents to access city amenities while enjoying a community feel. The county's landscape features rolling hills and views of the Appalachian Mountains, with numerous parks and trails for hiking and biking. Historic towns like Loudon, the county seat, and Lenoir City contribute to the area's character.
Life in Loudon County offers a blend of natural beauty and community focus. The area attracts families and retirees, drawn by its quality of life and access to outdoor activities. Commutes within the county are generally shorter than the national average, and public transportation options, including bus services and ride-share programs, are available. The Loudon County School District serves over 5,000 students across nine schools, with several recognized for academic achievement. The local economy sees investment in sectors like advanced manufacturing and energy technology, supported by infrastructure and a local workforce.
Loudon County's data profile doesn't fit any single market profile cleanly — its housing, labor, and demographic signals pull in different directions (home prices +0.9% YoY, population +2.8%, wages +3.5%). About 414 U.S. counties show this kind of mixed-signal pattern.
See all 414 Idiosyncratic Markets counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Below national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 20.1x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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PPG Paint and Coatings Manufacturing Facility
PPG
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$225M | Planned |
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Hanon Systems Manufacturing Facility
Hanon Systems
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$170M | Planned |
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Loudon County Schools Construction Plan (Multiple Projects)
Loudon County Schools
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$110M | Under Construction |
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Vonore Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA)
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$50M | Under Construction |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
Loudon County scores 58/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 1001 U.S. counties (#418). Median household income is $84,185 and job growth is running at +2.1%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
Loudon County leans toward the expensive side. A median home value of $348,000 against an income-to-home-value ratio of 0.24 means housing eats a bigger share of local earnings than the national norm. Renters face $1,062/month on average.
Loudon County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +2.8% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +2.1% clip. Home values shifted +0.9% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.29% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Loudon County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.