Mountain City
Town in Johnson County, Tennessee
Mountain City is a town in Johnson County, Tennessee, with 2,415 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,418 ft (737 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Damascus, 11.3 miles N.
- 2,415residents (2020 Census)
- 2,418 ftelevation · 737 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.7 km²
- 717 / sq mipopulation density
- 37683ZIP code
About Mountain City
Mountain City is a town in and the county seat of Johnson County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 2,415 at the 2020 census. It is the northeasternmost county seat in Tennessee. In addition, at an elevation of 2,418 feet (737 m), it has the distinction of being the highest incorporated city in the state.
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Living in Mountain City
- Median household income
- $38,818
- Median home value
- $216,300
- Median rent
- $516/mo
- Median age
- 52.2
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Mountain City had 2,415 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,415 |
|---|---|
| Density | 717 per sq mi (277 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mountain City at a glance
| State | Tennessee (TN) |
|---|---|
| County | Johnson County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,415 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.37 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,418 ft (737 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.4696° N, 81.8049° W |
| ZIP code | 37683 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4750400 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mountain City
- Damascus, VA11.3 mi N
- Cove Creek, NC12.6 mi S
- Butler15.0 mi SW
- Lansing, NC16.5 mi E
- Valle Crucis, NC17.6 mi S
- West Jefferson, NC18.5 mi E
- Beech Mountain, NC18.5 mi S
- Abingdon, VA18.8 mi NW
- Jefferson, NC19.0 mi E
- Boone, NC19.3 mi SE
- Hunter19.8 mi W
- Meadowview, VA20.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Mountain City
What county is Mountain City in?
Mountain City is in Johnson County, Tennessee.
What is the population of Mountain City, TN?
2,415 people lived in Mountain City at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mountain City, TN?
The ZIP code of Mountain City is 37683.
What is the elevation of Mountain City?
2,418 feet (737 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mountain City?
Damascus (11.3 mi), Cove Creek (12.6 mi), Butler (15.0 mi), Lansing (16.5 mi), Valle Crucis (17.6 mi).
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