Blount County
Tennessee - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Blount County.
Who lives in Blount County
vs. the U.S. average
Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.
Top-rated contractors in Tennessee
Verified contractors serving Blount County and the broader Tennessee region. Please verify they meet your licensing and insurance needs.
Bath Planet of Knoxville
Zintex Remodeling Group
Montgomery Showers
Rad Kitchen and Bath
Modern Bath
Craftsman Tile and Stone
Baldwin Family Flooring
Dream Kitchen and Bath Inc
Aging-in-place in Blount County
Blount County is home to roughly 135,951 residents, of whom about 28,006 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 20.6%, well above the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.
Roughly 76.3% of homes in Blount County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $247,600. That's a higher-than-average ownership rate, which often correlates with longer tenures in the home and a stronger appetite for investment in accessibility upgrades. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.
About 13.4% of Blount County residents report a disability, a rate in line with national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.