Altamont, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Grundy County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,100 Population 56/sq mi density
$40,221 Median Income $29,662 per capita
$85,900 Home Value $163,132 Zillow
$818 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$40,221 median income, 15.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$85,900 home value, $818/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Altamont experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,856 ft (566 m)
Area20.2 sq mi (52.2 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates35.4339°N, 85.7386°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrundy County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.2"
66% above US avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.38"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.45"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.4 / 100
Community Resilience18.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 105 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 92 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 143 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 134 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 100 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 53 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 72 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 114 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 82 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 138 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 56 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 140 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 71 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 82 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 122 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 36 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 78 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 105 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 110 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

494 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 140 fatalities, 1,847 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 82 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 80 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 31 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 93 km 14
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 85 km 1
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 10
May 2, 1953 EF4 87 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 83 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 57 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 92 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 70 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 83 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 99 km 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 88 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 63 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,213 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 28 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 100 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 17 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 27 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 48 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 17 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 66 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,491 66 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 53 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,259 66 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 40 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 25 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 20 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 23 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,173 55 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 29 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 27 km
2016 FOX MOUNTAIN FIRE 1,008 79 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,000 56 km
2007 STEVENSON 955 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 5.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 6.1 in
April 54°F (12°C) 6.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
December 38°F (4°C) 6.4 in Wettest

Altamont has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and October the driest (3.5").

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