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Fall Branch’s story
196 years in pictures
The archive holds 5 old photos and papers going back to 2015 and 3 maps from 1892 on.
- 1830Fall Branch is settled
Fall BranchTN
A town of 1,160, settled in 1830.
Photo: Brian Stansberry · CC BY 3.0
Population
1,160
Census survey, 2020–24
Typical home
$287K
+3.1% in a year
Household income
$50K
median
Median age
50.2
years
Jobs based here
67
A commuter town
Is Fall Branch a good place to live?
The best of Fall Branch’s subject grades are a B+ for cost of living and schools; the weakest is a C− for walkability. Among 178 Tennessee towns, just 5 have a lower share of working residents who work in town than Fall Branch. On the outdoors, just 5 of Tennessee’s 292 towns do worse. Fall Branch has fewer than 2,500 residents, so it gets subject grades but no overall grade.
What makes Fall Branch stand out
Where Fall Branch beats most towns.
Typical home value
Fall Branch$287K
Tennessee$331K
Cost of livingB+
5.1 years of income buys a home
More affordable than 75% of U.S. towns
Zillow Home Value Index; area median household income, Census ACS.
Natural hazardsB+
Low risk of storm and flood damage
FEMA National Risk Index.
Washington County schools
| School | Grades | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Branch Elementary | K–8 | 256 |
SchoolsB+
On state tests and graduation
NCES · EDFacts.
Small town
1,160 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
How Fall Branch grades
Each subject compared with towns across the country (schools within Tennessee), ordered by how far Fall Branch is from typical.
WalkabilityEPA walkability 3.1 of 20; 1.6% of households have no car; 2.2% of workers walk, bike or ride transitC−Open →Jobs & income67 jobs based hereC−Open →Cost of livingB+Open →Hazard riskFEMA risk higher than 26% of U.S. communities; inland flooding tops the listB+Open →SchoolsB+Open →HealthWellmont Holston Valley Medical Center 8.4 miles awayCOpen →
Character Graded, but not part of the overall grade.
Described, not graded Taste, not quality: snow or an older crowd is neither good nor bad.
ClimateCold winters, 85° summer afternoons, 5″ of snow–Open →Housing market–Open →Who lives here30% of adults have a four-year degree–Open →
How TownRatings grades towns →
Getting set up
Moving to Fall Branch: who provides what
Fall Branch is unincorporated, so Greene County and regional agencies provide most services.
PowerJohnson City13.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterKingsport Water DeptNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet6 providers96% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & county servicesGreene CountyGreene County provides services here
SchoolsWashington County School DistrictGreene County School District2 districts serve Fall Branch; which school depends on your address and gradeNCES
Register to voteOnlineIn Tennessee you can register online until 30 days before Election Day, in person until 30 days before Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 30 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereWashington County Election CommissionWashington County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Sep 2025
ZIP code3765637656 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Fall Branch.
Work & commuteJobs & income grade C−
Most of Fall Branch’s workers commute out: the town has 0.1 jobs for each of them
Most working residents leave Fall Branch for work: only 1% work in town. 19% of residents live below the poverty line in Fall Branch, against 14% in Tennessee’s towns and 9.6% across U.S. towns. The median household income in Fall Branch is $50,000.
1%work in town
| Fall Branch | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Below the poverty line | 19% | 14% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $50,000 | $61,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 28 minutes | 25 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
In Fall Branch1%
Kingsport28%
Johnson City27%
Greeneville7%
Jonesborough4%
14 mi
median commute distance
67
jobs based in Fall Branch
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
C−
Walkability grade: more walkable than 21% of U.S. towns
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
SchoolsB+
Fall Branch’s schools rank ahead of 70% of Tennessee districts
Its public schools are run by the Washington County school district. Its one school is below.
70%of TN districts it outscoresB+School Grade
| School | Level | Students | Letter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Branch ElementaryLargest public elementary schoolGrades K–8 | Grades K–8 | 256 | C− |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within TN on state tests and graduation
Natural hazardsHazard risk grade B+
Inland flooding leads a low hazard risk in Fall Branch
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities.
26risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingStrong windEarthquakes
2
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Who lives here
Fewer young adults than Tennessee overall
Adults 18 to 34 are 13% of residents (23% statewide); adults 35 to 64 are 47% of residents (38% statewide). At 50.2 years, Fall Branch’s median age is above both the Tennessee town median (40 years) and the median of U.S. towns (40.5 years). 25% of Fall Branch residents are 65 or older.
50.2median age · TN 38.9
| Fall Branch | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.2 years | 40 years | 40.5 years |
| Aged 65 or older | 25% | 18% | 18% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 30% | 23% | 29% |
Fall BranchTennesseeUnited States
Ages · share of residents
21%
Education · adults 25 and older
No diploma6%
High school29%
Some college31%
Associate’s4%
Bachelor’s24%
Graduate6%
Women and men · all residents
52% women, 48% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±6.3 points. Across Tennessee, 50.9% of residents are women.
| Fall Branch | TN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 7% | 11.9% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 8.3% | 10.3% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.8% | 8.9% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 4.8% | 13.8% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.8% | 12.8% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 20.6% | 12.4% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 15.7% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 16.3% | 10.3% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 8.8% | 6.7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 6.3% | 10% | 10.4% |
| High school | 29.2% | 31.2% | 26% |
| Some college | 31.1% | 19.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 3.6% | 7.9% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 24.3% | 19.4% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 5.5% | 11.7% | 14.1% |
U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 1,200, single groups can be off by several points
HealthC
Residents of Fall Branch are less healthy than 67% of U.S. towns
Fall Branch beats the Tennessee average on 9 of 31 CDC measures and trails it on 3. 29% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Fall Branch.
33%healthier than U.S. townsCHealth Grade
| Fall Branch | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 29% | 29% | 23% |
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 41% | 35% |
| Food insecurity (CDC PLACES) | 11% | 16% | 14% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 14% | 12% |
31 measures vs. Tennessee
9 better19 too close to call3 worse
| What stands out | Fall Branch | TN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 8.1% | 13.3% |
| Fewer adults facing a utility shut-off | 5.6% | 9.1% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 11.3% | 8.2% |
Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center
In Kingsport · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, dental
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Climate
In Fall Branch, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Fall Branch has chilly winters and warm summers. Among 178 Tennessee towns, just 10 have a lower July high than Fall Branch.
5″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter30–48°
Spring45–68°
Summer63–84°
Fall46–69°
Oct 29
typical first frost
Apr 9
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
HousingCost of living grade B+
Homes in Fall Branch are worth about $287K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Fall Branch home is worth about $287,000, up 3.1% in a year, 13% below the Tennessee typical home. Fall Branch’s median rent is $799 a month.
$287KZillow home value
| Fall Branch | Tennessee towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 79% | 66% | 73% |
| Median rent | $799 a month | $947 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Fall Branch$287K
Tennessee$331K
+3.1%
value change, 1 year
2
homes sold in May
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Nearby attractions
All 26 attractions →Gray Fossil Site and 7 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Fall Branch. Close and well known come first.
7 mi Park & preserveGray Fossil Site
29 mi Ancient siteUnited States Penitentiary
38 mi MountainBlack Mountain
30 mi National forestCherokee National Forest
21 mi National Historic SiteAndrew Johnson National Historic Site43K visitors a year18 mi MuseumPresident Andrew Johnson Museum and Library
29 mi Ancient siteUnited States Penitentiary38 mi MountainBlack Mountain30 mi National forestCherokee National Forest21 mi National Historic SiteAndrew Johnson National Historic Site43K visitors a year18 mi MuseumPresident Andrew Johnson Museum and LibrarySources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · photos via Wikimedia Commons
Photo credits
United States Penitentiary: Nyttend, Public domain · Black Mountain: iLoveMountains.org, CC BY 2.0 · Cherokee National Forest: Ryan Rice at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Andrew Johnson National Historic Site: Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0
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Keep exploring
Everything we know about Fall Branch
17pages on Fall Branch
The big questions
Out and about
The story
After high school
Colleges nearby
1 within 15 miles of the center of Fall Branch
About 3 of every 100 Fall Branch residents are enrolled in college, against 5 across Tennessee.
A commuter town
99% of working residents leave Fall Branch for work
Where Fall Branch’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
67jobs based in Fall Branch
1%of working residents work in town
14 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Fall Branch
CDP in Tennessee, United States
Fall Branch is a census-designated place (CDP) in Washington and Greene counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The population was 1,291 at the 2010 census. Some areas in Sullivan also use the Fall Branch ZIP code. Fall Branch is part of the Johnson City Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is a component of the Johnson City–Kingsport–Bristol, TN-VA Combined Statistical Area – commonly known as the "Tri-Cities" region.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Area
- 4.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,490 ft
- ZIP code
- 37656
Questions about Fall Branch
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Fall Branch, TN expensive?
Not for the area. Cost of living, which also weighs rents, property taxes and how many households pay 30% or more of their income for housing, grades B+.