Cumberland County is situated atop the scenic Cumberland Plateau in east-central Tennessee. The county seat of Crossville developed due to the strategic location of the crossroads through which settlers in the 1800s moved through the mountains along the old roads (Highways. 127 & 70) to the north and south, and to the east and west. Crossville’s convenient location, 113 miles from Nashville, 70 miles from Knoxville, 80 miles from Chattanooga, mild climate and beautiful scenery have made it an ideal place to call home.
Crossville was incorporated in 1901 and has an average elevation of 1,890 feet, though the highest point in Cumberland County is 3,048 feet atop Hinch Mountain (click here for a list of Cumberland County peaks). Located in the Central Time Zone, Crossville’s coordinates are N35° 57.15’ and W85° 01.53’. Two additional incorporated cities, Crab Orchard and Pleasant Hill also lie within Cumberland County.
| DESCRIPTION | CITY | COUNTY |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 (Census) | 12,071 | 61,145 |
| 2022 Population | 12,298 | 62,161 |
| 2022 Median Age | 41.2 | 52.7 |
| 2027 Population Projection | 12,664 | 63,822 |
| Annual Growth Rate ('22-'27) Projected | 0.59% | 0.53% |
Source: ESRI
| DESCRIPTION | AVG. |
|---|---|
| Annual Average Temperature | 55.85° F |
| Annual High Temperature | 65.6° F |
| Average Low Temperature | 46.1° |
| Annual Average Precipitation | 55.08" |
| Annual Average Snowfall | 10" |
| Prevailing Winds | South-Southwest |
| Mean Length of Freeze-Free Period (days) | 180-220 |
| Property Taxes (2020) | CITY | COUNTY |
|---|---|---|
| Rate per $100 value | $0.6059 | $1.135 |
| Ratio Assessment | CITY | COUNTY |
|---|---|---|
| Residential and Farm | 25% | 25% |
| Commercial/Industrial | 40% | 40% |
| Personal (Equipment) | 30% | 30% |
| Local Assessment | CITY | COUNTY |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel-Motel Tax | 2% | 7.5% |
| Motor Vehicle Tax Rate | $0.00 | |
| Total Assessment | $458,924,185 | $1,581,804,656 |
| Sales Tax |
|---|
| 4% tax on food and food ingredients |
| 7% on all other tangible personal property unless specifically exempted |
| Local Sales Tax Rate |
|---|
| 2.75% |
| Local and State Sales Tax Collected (FY2022) |
|---|
| $110,049,220 |
| Income Tax |
|---|
| Tennessee has no state income tax or capital gains tax. |
| Corporate Excise Tax: 6.65% of Tennessee taxable income |
| Franchise Tax: .25% of the greater of the Tennessee portion of net worth for the book value of real and tangible property in Tennessee. The minimum tax is $100. |
| Unemployment Tax: New employer's tax is typically 2.7% (based on occupation) of the first $7,000. |
Source: Tennessee Department of Revenue
