Livability Score

69
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities C-

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (3) F
The Mustard Seed Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (7) F
Kingsport Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Renaissance Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Car Museum
Museum
J. Fred Johnson Stadium
Stadium
Hunter Wright Stadium
Stadium
NCG Kingsport 11
Cinema
Food and Drink (74) D-
Pal's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Dairy Queen
Fast Food
Bojangles'
Fast Food
Chick-fil-A
Fast Food
Pal's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
Pal's
Fast Food
Porter's
Alcohol
Hardee's
Fast Food
Sonic
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
sweetFrog
Sweets
Pal's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Cook Out
Fast Food
Panera Bread
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Fitness (5) A+
Kingsport Fine Arts Center
Community Centre
Chamber of Commerce
Community Centre
Boys and Girls Club
Community Centre
Lynn View Community Center
Community Centre
Groceries (9) F
Food City
Grocery Store
Walmart Neighborhood Market
Grocery Store
Food City
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Kroger
Grocery Store
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Parks (30) A+
Glen Bruce Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Cloud Park
Park
Brickyard Park
Park
Riverview Splash Park
Park
Domtar Park
Park
Riverfront Playground
Playground
Riverfront Park
Park
Borden Park
Park
Highland Park
Park
J Fred Johnson Park
Park
Dogwood Park
Park
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
Park
Riverbend Park
Park
Bays Mountain Park
Park
Allandale Mansion
Park
Shops (56) F
Dollar General
Discount Store
The Home Depot
Home Improvement
Blue Collar Barbershop
Hairdresser
Whimsy Candle, Tarts, Flowers & Gifts
Discount Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Tuesday Morning
Houseware
Highway Boutique
Discount Store
Lowe's
Home Improvement
Houser Shoes
Shoes
Jennings Plaza
Mall
Smartcuts
Hairdresser
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Metro by T-Mobile
Electronics
Cato
Clothing
Grand Furnishings
Furniture
Reedy Creek Bicycles LLC
Bicycle
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Action Rentals
Home Improvement
PetSmart
Pets
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
TJ Maxx
Department Store
Ross
Department Store
Five Below
Discount Store
Rack Room Shoes
Shoes
Fort Henry Mall
Mall
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Kingsport.
Public Transit Stops (1)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Kingsport is 88/100 - which is 1% lower than Tennessee.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A-
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax A+
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crime F

Kingsport crime rates are 4,857 per 100k, which is 66% higher than Tennessee
Property Crime
4,070 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
787 crimes per 100k F
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employment F

The median income in Kingsport is $42,066 - which is 10% lower than Tennessee.
Med. Household Income
$42,066 F
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (24)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Kingsport Police Department
Police
Kingsport Fire Department #1
Fire Station
Holston Valley Medical Center
Hospital
HMG Medical Office
Doctor
Holston Valley Medical Center
Hospital
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Berry's Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Food City Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Pediatrics of Kingsport
Clinic
SoFHA OB/GYN Specialists
Clinic
Indian Path Hospital
Hospital
MSMG Family Medicine, Internal Medicine & Pediatrics
Clinic
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Air Quality
Median Air Quality C-
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housing A

Kingsport home prices are $149,100 - which is 2% higher than Tennessee
Home Price
$149,100 D+
Home Appreciation Rate
10% B+
Home Affordability
3.5x (home price to income ratio) C+
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schools D

The Kingsport graduation rate is 81% - which is 1% higher than Tennessee
School Test Scores
40% F
High School Grad. Rates
81% D+
Elementary Schools (22) F
St Paul'S Day School & Kindergarten
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
John Sevier Middle School
Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Lighthouse Christian School
St Dominic School
John F. Kennedy Elementary School
Andrew Johnson Elementary School
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School
Ross N. Robinson Middle School
Christian Life Academy
Cedar View Christian School
North Middle School
Innovation Academy
George Washington Elementary School
High Schools (6) F
Lighthouse Christian School
Dobyns - Bennett High School
Christian Life Academy
Cedar View Christian School
Sullivan North High School
Innovation Academy
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ratings A-

Kingsport has an overall rating of 79% from 10 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (9)
From AreaVibes B+
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City of in Kingsport, Tennessee 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 17, 2015) I was born in Churchill, Tennessee, a small town then, and my father's job as a veterinarian was in Kingsport, only 20 miles away, so I could go along with him during the summer to assist him in his small office. With 60's country music playing on my transistor radio, I would enj ...Read More oy walking around the town and seeing places that were new to me. Today whenever I visit home, I am in awe of the redevelopment that has take place in this city, now with a population of 52,000, and the restoration that has kept many historical sites from the past alive and very well maintained.

The Cherokee Indian culture which once predominated the area not only has reservations set aside for the Native Americans, but also a museum for examining artifacts that take you back in time in the 1700's. Learning about how they lived, what ceremonies they held, what they ate and how they used the natural resources to the fullest continues to amaze me. Bays Mountain Park has a wolf reserve on its beautiful green slopes. As a star gazer, the planetarium in a respite from what can be humid end of summer days. The Exchange Place can bring you back to turn-of-the century pioneer living.

Andrew Johnson National Historic Site is where our 17th president resided for a time, Appalachian Caverns hold interest for cave lovers, and trails for hiking inundate the area.

On a grander scale, the beautiful Anderdale Mansion hosts a massive newly developed conference center, with tours available of the ornately columned home of wealthy plantation owners of a time long passed but revitalized here.

The Kingsport River Walk Project is in the midst of a 20-year redevelopment process, with business parks, boat use, and day camping available. Downtown is graced with many original red brick buildings, some of which I recognize from decades ago.

There's much to see and do in Kingsport, but I enjoy just using the sidewalks and self-touring around to see what's new. It's a safe and prospering city, and the country music hasn't silenced. Read Less
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      C- Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Kingsport? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Glen Bruce Park
      Centennial Park
      Rotary Park
      Cloud Park
      Brickyard Park
      Riverview Splash Park
      Domtar Park
      Riverfront Playground

      Entertainment

      Kingsport Fine Arts Center
      Renaissance Arts Center
      Car Museum
      J. Fred Johnson Stadium
      Hunter Wright Stadium
      NCG Kingsport 11

      Food & Drink

      Pal's
      Burger King
      Subway
      Wendy's
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Subway
      KFC
      Little Caesars

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Kingsport? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Kingsport.
      Drive to Work
      82%

      5% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      2%

      1% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Kingsport? The cost of living in Kingsport is 88/100 - which is 1% lower than Tennessee.
      Kingsport
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Tennessee
      89

      11% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Kingsport? Kingsport crime rates are 4,857, which are 66% higher than Tennessee
      Total Crime
      4,857 per 100k people

      109% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 21

      109% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      5%

      Year over year crime is up

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Kingsport? The median income in Kingsport is $42,066 which is 10% lower than Tennessee.
      Median household income
      $42,06624% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $30,2751% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      29% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Kingsport a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Holston Valley Medical Center
      Holston Valley Medical Center
      Indian Path Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Berry's Pharmacy
      Food City Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Colonial Heights Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      HMG Medical Office

      A Housing

      What are Kingsport home prices? Kingsport home prices are $149,100 - which is 2% higher than Tennessee
      Median home value
      $149,10019% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $66630% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      62%

      2% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Kingsport have good schools? The Kingsport graduation rate is 81% - which is 1% higher than Tennessee
      High school grad. rates
      81%

      3% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      40%

      17% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Kingsport a good place to live? Kingsport has an overall rating of 79% from 10 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      79%

      10 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      75%

      9 total surveys

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