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Andersonville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Anderson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
294 Population 181/sq mi density
$307,800 Home Value $385,416 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
47.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Andersonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,000 ft (305 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density181/sq mi
Coordinates36.1970°N, 84.0331°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAnderson County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.7"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.84"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.9 / 100
Community Resilience55.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 136 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 73 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 100 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 56 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 26 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 97 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 82 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 43 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 128 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 107 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 29 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 119 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 53 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 47 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 101 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 125 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 48 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 81 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 128 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

196 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 538 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 62 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 54 km 7
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 54 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 28 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 95 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 52 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 88 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 53 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 32 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 36 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 36 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF2 91 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIMNEY TOPS 2 (14,998 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 74 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 87 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 32 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 32 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 32 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 26 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 84 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 90 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 49 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 53 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 49 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 33 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 76 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 31 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 86 km
1991 OTTER 4,923 92 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
September 69°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in

Andersonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.1").

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