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Living in Elizabethton

There were 1,113 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. Elizabethton had a population of 14,374 in July 2026. In July 2026, median household income was US$46,975 a year. The city had 5 schools in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1930 sources

Population14,350people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,334EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent650.4EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.48%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,708offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 8% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.74µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Elizabethton?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$740 per month, while the median home value was US$172,900 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 62.6%, and the vacancy rate was 11.2% in July 2026. 31.7% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Elizabethton recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$740/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent31.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)11.16 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents4,765 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)734 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent650.4 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes310 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Is Elizabethton a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker52%strong on work, weak on safety · range 43–61%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student55%strong on education, weak on work · range 45–65%
Family59%strong on family, weak on cost · range 50–68%
Retirement51%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 40–62%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

2.2% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 321 of 14,350 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Elizabethton is 5.5%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income46,975 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband67.91 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription81.86 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription6.06 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet12.08 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet2.72 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,334 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)25Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,213 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov24Official
Unemployment rate5.48 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Elizabethton?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,213 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,722of €2,538 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,538
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €734
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,722
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Elizabethton Salary needed to live in Elizabethton

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Elizabethton. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Elizabethton. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher88.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools5 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official
School enrolment, share of residents24.69 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio52 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents1,113 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,699 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio12Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Elizabethton when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesElizabethton highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Elizabethton highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Elizabethton1,708
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,708 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents604.1 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes39 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time20.88 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work3.4 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport4 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportTRI3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport23 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Elizabethton. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Elizabethton.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Elizabethton is 5.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.74 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202430Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan 7.89 · Feb 10.22 · Mar 14.94 · Apr 20.56 · May 24.78 · Jun 28.28 · Jul 29.72 · Aug 29.44 · Sep 26.72 · Oct 21.11 · Nov 14.72 · Dec 9.72 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00402806 (ELIZABETHTON)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -3.61 · Feb -2.17 · Mar 1.22 · Apr 5.5 · May 11 · Jun 15.33 · Jul 17.5 · Aug 16.83 · Sep 13.11 · Oct 6.67 · Nov 0.722 · Dec -1.78 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00402806 (ELIZABETHTON)15Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 2.5 · Feb 4.5 · Mar 8.6 · Apr 13.5 · May 18.2 · Jun 22.4 · Jul 24.2 · Aug 23.6 · Sep 20.3 · Oct 14 · Nov 8 · Dec 4.1 °C31 Dec 1991World Meteorological Organization / NOAA NCEI23Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 92.71 · Feb 96.77 · Mar 100.6 · Apr 96.27 · May 97.03 · Jun 99.57 · Jul 127 · Aug 95.5 · Sep 72.14 · Oct 64.01 · Nov 79.76 · Dec 95.5 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USW00013877 (BRISTOL AP)16Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading42.5 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean7.09 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean8Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation1,203 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.93 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature14.08 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature5.84 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±1.7 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±3.6 °C, Cottbus (Germany) ±3.6 °C, Hoyerswerda (Germany) ±3.8 °C, Berlin (Germany) ±3.8 °C, Werl (Germany) ±3.9 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 321 is not 1.2% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.24 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents321 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables26Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density580 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population14,350 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official
Population covered by crime statistics14,446 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)10Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value172,900 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes62.61 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate52.19 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad2.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.99 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage59.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage71.5 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance9.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher26.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available93.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over5,766 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home10.79 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans76.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Elizabethton

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Jonesborough as an Elizabethton alternative in the same region

21 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0.

  • Foreign residents: 4.6% Jonesborough vs 1.2% Elizabethton+273%
  • Unemployment: 1.7% Jonesborough vs 5.5% Elizabethton−69%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,983 Jonesborough vs €2,334 Elizabethton+28%
  • Residents: 6,990 Jonesborough vs 14,350 Elizabethton−51%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,481 Jonesborough vs 1,708 Elizabethton−13%
  • Nearest airport: 21.0 km Jonesborough vs 23.0 km Elizabethton−9%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,213 Jonesborough vs €3,213 Elizabethtonsame level

Plainfield as an Elizabethton alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 781 km, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.2% Elizabethton+393%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,334 Elizabethton+107%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 14,350 Elizabethton+249%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,708 Elizabethton−57%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.5% Elizabethton−31%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,213 Elizabethton+26%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 5.7 µg/m³ Elizabethton+36%

Cities near Elizabethton

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

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Is Elizabethton part of Johnson City?

Elizabethton is in the published commuting zone of Johnson City; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Johnson City city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Elizabethton?

The median gross salary is 3,213 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Elizabethton?

The unemployment rate is 5.48 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Elizabethton?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.74 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Elizabethton?

Police recorded 1,708 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Elizabethton?

The published population is 14,350 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Elizabethton?

321 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Elizabethton a good place to live?

Elizabethton may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Elizabethton part of Johnson City?

Elizabethton is in the published commuting zone of Johnson City; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Elizabethton?

Johnson City, Jonesborough are near Elizabethton. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  9. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
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  1. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  2. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  12. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
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  20. EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024 aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-26

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