Electric companies in Anderson County, Tennessee
Anderson County, TN ranks 6 of 95 Tennessee counties for the oldest homes (median year built 1977). Anderson County in Tennessee has 78,175 residents and 3 utilities listed by EIA, with home prices of 12.47 to 12.99 cents per kWh.
Anderson County on the map
Anderson County darker: more storm events
Housing and heating in Anderson County
Anderson County, TN: 19,417 of 35,570 homes were built before 1980 and 6,476 in 2000 or later. Anderson County, TN has 25,123 detached houses, 4,202 homes in 5+ unit buildings, 3,520 mobile homes, and 9,284 of 32,069 households rent.
Age of homes in Anderson County, TN
% of homes by decade built, Anderson County, TN
- 5pre-40
- 1640s
- 1150s
- 1060s
- 1370s
- 1380s
- 1490s
- 1100s
- 510s
- 220+
Heating fuel in Anderson County, TN
| Anderson County, TN | Value | State median | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County, TN, median year built | 1977 | 1985 | -8 years | 85 of 95 |
| Anderson County, TN, built before 1980 | 54.6% | 42.5% | +12.1 points | 11 of 95 |
| Anderson County, TN, built 2000 or later | 18.2% | 25.9% | -7.7 points | 81 of 95 |
| Anderson County, TN, detached houses | 70.6% | 72.1% | -1.4 points | 57 of 95 |
| Anderson County, TN, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 11.8% | 4.1% | +7.7 points | 13 of 95 |
| Anderson County, TN, mobile homes | 9.9% | 16.6% | -6.7 points | 75 of 95 |
| Anderson County, TN, renter households | 29.0% | 25.0% | +3.9 points | 25 of 95 |
| Anderson County, TN, median home value | $215,800 | $186,300 | +$29,500 | 31 of 95 |
| Anderson County, TN, median gross rent a month | $960 | $804 | +$156 | 19 of 95 |
| Anderson County, TN, people per household | 2.40 | 2.49 | -0.09 | 74 of 95 |
Facts about Anderson County
- Residents of Anderson County, TN, ACS 2023
- 78,17518 of 95 Tennessee counties
- Households in Anderson County, TN
- 32,0692.44 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Anderson County, TN
- 71.0%22,785 owner and 9,284 renter households
- Median household income in Anderson County, TN
- $63,17123 of 95 Tennessee counties
- Housing units in Anderson County, TN
- 35,5703,501 vacant or seasonal, 9.8% of the units
- Homes heated by electricity in Anderson County, TN
- 56.3%18,039 homes, 61 of 95 Tennessee counties
- Utilities listed for Anderson County, TN
- 33 with a home price: City of Oak Ridge, Knoxville Utilities Board, City of Clinton
- Lowest home price in Anderson County, TN
- 12.47 ¢/kWhCity of Oak Ridge, 4.0% below the highest
- Highest home price in Anderson County, TN
- 12.99 ¢/kWhCity of Clinton
- Monthly bill gap in Anderson County, TN
- $6between the two at 1,154 kWh, $72 a year, 0.11% of the Anderson County, TN median income
- ZIP areas touching Anderson County, TN
- 937705 to 37849
- Outage-linked storm events in Anderson County, TN
- 49NWS storm events, 2015 to 2025
- Homes built before 1980 in Anderson County, TN
- 54.6%median year built 1977
- Flood claims in Anderson County, TN
- 14NFIP 2015 to 2025, $70K paid
- Home energy burden in Anderson County, TN
- 2.7%$1,494 a year on electricity (DOE LEAD)
Electric utilities in Anderson County
| Utility listed for Anderson County, TN | Type | Home price ¢/kWh | Yearly bill at 1,154 kWh | Share of Anderson County, TN median income of $63,171 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Oak Ridge in Anderson County, TN | Municipal | 12.47 | $1,726 | 2.73% |
| Knoxville Utilities Board in Anderson County, TN | Municipal | 12.54 | $1,736 | 2.75% |
| City of Clinton in Anderson County, TN | Municipal | 12.99 | $1,798 | 2.85% |
Prices are statewide utility averages, not a county price.
Bill and heat pump calculator, Anderson County
Compare Anderson County with its neighbours
- Knox County sits 15 miles southeast of Anderson County, TN with 487,401 residents, 207 storm events, median home built 1985, energy burden 2.1%, income $71,662.
- Campbell County sits 19 miles north of Anderson County, TN with 39,568 residents, 83 storm events, median home built 1984, energy burden 3.9%, income $50,260.
- Union County sits 23 miles northeast of Anderson County, TN with 20,141 residents, 56 storm events, median home built 1993, energy burden 2.7%, income $61,858.
- Scott County sits 27 miles northwest of Anderson County, TN with 21,969 residents, 74 storm events, median home built 1987, energy burden 3.5%, income $42,679.
- Loudon County sits 29 miles south of Anderson County, TN with 56,996 residents, 75 storm events, median home built 1991, energy burden 2.2%, income $80,296.
Cost of living with electricity in Anderson County
Anderson County, TN: electricity $1,494 a year per home (DOE LEAD), all home energy $2,021, 2.7% of $75,887 income. 31,275 households in Anderson County, TN spend about $46.7 million a year on electricity and $63.2 million on all home energy. Lower-income homes in Anderson County, TN ($18,945 a year) spend 9.5% of income, 3.6 times the all-home figure.
Energy burden in Anderson County, TN
| Anderson County, TN | Homes | Income | Power | Gas | Other | Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County, TN, all households | 31,275 | $75,887 | $1,494 | $498 | $29 | 2.7% |
| Anderson County, TN, lower income | 9,146 | $18,945 | $1,425 | $340 | $31 | 9.5% |
| Anderson County, TN, owners | 21,844 | $92,376 | $1,647 | $623 | $30 | 2.5% |
| Anderson County, TN, renters | 9,431 | $37,697 | $1,140 | $210 | $27 | 3.6% |
Outage risk in Anderson County
Anderson County, TN, NWS storm events 2015 to 2025: 49 in all, 62.7 per 100,000 residents of 78,175, rank 85 of 95 Tennessee counties.
Events by year in Anderson County, TN
events a year, Anderson County, TN
- 2'15
- 11'16
- 3'17
- 0'18
- 9'19
- 4'20
- 4'21
- 7'22
- 4'23
- 4'24
- 1'25
Events by type
| Anderson County, TN | FEMA | Score | Rank | Events | Peak | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County, TN, thunderstorm and high wind | Relatively Moderate | 73.6 | 30 of 95 | 42 | 2019 (9) | $0 |
| Anderson County, TN, tornado | Relatively Moderate | 80.0 | 32 of 95 | 0 | none | $0 |
| Anderson County, TN, hurricane and tropical storm | Very Low | 48.6 | 36 of 95 | 0 | none | $0 |
| Anderson County, TN, ice storm | Relatively Moderate | 67.9 | 27 of 95 | 0 | none | $0 |
| Anderson County, TN, winter storm and heavy snow | Relatively Moderate | 76.0 | 19 of 95 | 7 | 2016 (3) | $0 |
| Anderson County, TN, heat wave | Very Low | 33.3 | 51 of 95 | 0 | none | $0 |
Flood claims and flood insurance in Anderson County
Anderson County, TN: 14 NFIP flood claims in 2015 to 2025, $70K paid, median paid claim $6,324.
98 of 31,242 residential structures in Anderson County, TN carry an NFIP contract. 135 NFIP policies of any type were in force in Anderson County, TN on 8 Sep 2026.
Anderson County, TN: claims history, not an outage count.
| Anderson County, TN | Value | Median county | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson County, TN, claims 2015-2025 | 14 | — | 41 of 69 |
| Anderson County, TN, paid 2015-2025 | $70K | — | 64 of 69 |
| Anderson County, TN, median paid claim | $6,324 | — | — |
| Anderson County, TN, claims per 1,000 homes | 0.5 | 1.2 | 55 of 69 |
| Anderson County, TN, homes with flood insurance | 0.3% | 0.4% | 55 of 95 |
| Anderson County, TN, policies in force | 135 | — | — |
| Anderson County, TN, repetitive-loss properties | <5 | — | — |
Anderson County, TN: OpenFEMA NFIP, claims as of 8 Sep 2026, insured share as of 3 Aug 2026; counts under 5 are hidden.
Anderson County: flood claims by state, flood hub.
Analyst note on Anderson County
Anderson County, TN counts 78,175 residents in 32,069 households. Household income in Anderson County, TN is $63,171; 22,785 of its 32,069 households own. Anderson County, TN touches 9 ZIP areas, 37705 to 37849, about 8,686 residents each.
18,039 of the 32,069 homes in Anderson County, TN heat with electricity. Anderson County, TN has 35,570 housing units, 3,501 (9.8%) vacant or seasonal, and 9,284 rented homes. Anderson County, TN logged 49 storm events for its 78,175 residents.
The median home in Anderson County, TN dates from 1977. Homes in Anderson County, TN pay $1,494 a year for electricity. Anderson County, TN home prices run City of Oak Ridge to City of Clinton, $6 a month apart at 1,154 kWh.
Cities in Anderson County
- Oak Ridge electricity rates32,088 residents
ZIP codes in Anderson County
- 37705
- 37710
- 37716
- 37754
- 37769
- 37828
- 37830
- 37840
- 37849
Tennessee: home prices since 2001, planned plants.
Questions on Anderson County
Anderson County, TN: what do homes pay for electricity?
Anderson County, TN homes paid 12.47 to 12.99 cents per kWh in 2024 across 3 listed utilities: $144 to $150 a month at 1,154 kWh, 2.73% to 2.85% of Anderson County, TN income.
Anderson County, TN: how many homes heat with electricity?
Anderson County, TN: 18,039 of 32,069 occupied homes, 56.3%, rank 61 of 95.
Anderson County, TN: median household income?
$63,171 in Anderson County, TN, rank 23 of 95; 78,175 residents, 32,069 households.
Anderson County, TN: outage-linked storms since 2015?
Anderson County, TN: 49 NWS events, peak year 2016.
Anderson County, TN: flood insurance claims since 2015?
Anderson County, TN: 14 NFIP flood claims, $70K paid, 0.5 per 1,000 homes, 0.3% of homes insured.
How old are the homes in Anderson County, TN?
Anderson County, TN: median home built 1977; 54.6% predate 1980, 70.6% detached, 11.8% in 5+ unit buildings.
Anderson County, TN: share of income for energy?
Anderson County, TN homes spend $1,494 a year on electricity, $2,021 on all energy: 2.7% of $75,887; 9.5% for lower incomes.