Scott County, Tennessee
Oneida Real Estate and Local Guide
The largest town in Scott County and its commercial and industrial center, serving as a way station on the historic Cincinnati Southern Railroad and a gateway to the Big South Fork.
Living in Oneida
Named for Oneida, New York, the home of several railroad executives who helped develop the town in the late 19th century. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $43,506 median household
EducationAbout 15.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountyScott County
Homes in Oneida
Single-family homesRoughly 66% of housing units
Median home valueAbout $164,000
- About 65% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, a lower share reflecting the town's role as the county's commercial hub with more rental housing.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Oneida home
Museum of Oneida and Scott County
Source: scnoneida.net
Local history museum housed in the restored historic Tennessee Railroad depot inside Oneida City Park
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
Source: townofoneida.com
125,000-acre National Park Service area on the Cumberland Plateau, with Oneida as a gateway town
Oneida City Park
Source: scnoneida.net
Town park that houses the historic railroad depot and the Museum of Oneida and Scott County