A town of 6,432, settled in 1790. Public schools that outperform most of Tennessee.
The 3 things Loudon does most differently from other towns.
2 postcards, papers and photographs from public archives, and 9 places on the National Register.
5,381 people in 2010; 6,432 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
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Ordered by what stands out in Loudon. Another town gets a different order.
The public schools Loudon’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 85% of Tennessee’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loudon Elementary | PK–5 | 702 | B− |
| Ft Loudoun Middle School | 6–8 | 378 | B |
| Loudon High School | 9–12 | 771 | B− |
The typical Loudon home is worth about $500,000, down 0.9% in a year, 50% above the Tennessee typical home.
About one in 5 of Loudon’s working residents works in town. The top destinations are Knoxville (14%), Vonore (8%) and Oak Ridge (6%). Half commute less than 17 miles.
1.7 miles of trails across 3 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Loudon Municipal Park | 0.7 mi | 75 |
| 2. Legion Park | 0.7 mi | 12 |
| 3. Liberty Park | — | 9 |
Loudon beats the Tennessee average on 0 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 1.
| What stands out | Loudon | TN |
|---|---|---|
| More uninsured adults | 16.3% | 11.6% |
Loudon has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 30°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Loudon reports less crime per resident than 61% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 42% of U.S. communities.
Where Loudon’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
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9 places in Loudon on the National Register of Historic Places.
City in Tennessee, United States
Loudon is a city in and the county seat of Loudon County, Tennessee, United States. Its population was 6,001 at the 2020 census. It is included in the Knoxville, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is located in East Tennessee, southwest of Knoxville, on the Tennessee River. Fort Loudoun, the colonial era fort for which the city was named, is located several miles to the south in Monroe County.
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