Blountville, Tennessee · ZIP 37617

Blountville — ZIP 37617

Blountville (37617) scores 63/100 — Fair for Tennessee. Safety: Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $319K.

Overall NeighborScore

CFair

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Mid-range reported-crime index under the available data tier.

Safety index65/100

Violent crime share23%

Property crime share77%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index60/100

Avg math proficiency35%

Avg reading proficiency41%

Schools nearby6

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index45/100

Typical home value$319K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$319K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

1,420

Violent Crime

325

Property Crime

1,095

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Sullivan County, Tennessee (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Innovation Academy	06–08	No current enrollment	47%	57%
Holston Elementary	PK–05	605	41%	38%
Central Heights Elementary	PK–05	234	37%	37%
Sullivan Central Middle School	06–08	604	29%	35%
West Ridge High School	09–12	1,612	21%	38%
Sullivan County Virtual Learning Academy	KG–12	No current enrollment	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

“No current enrollment” means NCES reports zero students in its latest release. Historical proficiency can still appear for the earlier assessment year; verify the school's current operating status with its district.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

14,200

Median Income

$65K

Homeownership

82%

Median Age

47.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 37617 has a reported-crime score of 65/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 37617 has a school score of 60/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 37617 is approximately $319K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 37617 in Blountville has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.