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Baneberry, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Jefferson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
783 Population 440/sq mi density
$84,583 Median Income $47,801 per capita
$350,700 Home Value $458,807 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 18.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$84,583 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$350,700 home value, $1,063/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Baneberry enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,117 ft (340 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density440/sq mi
Coordinates36.0464°N, 83.2782°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 10.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0464 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.6 / 100
Community Resilience24.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

160 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 M4.2 123 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 85 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 99 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 57 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 80 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 118 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 113 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 101 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 60 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 142 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 50 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 82 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 74 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 133 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 64 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 116 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 111 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 143 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 120 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 2 248 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

149 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 233 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 90 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 42 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 52 km 2
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 75 km 1
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 85 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 80 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 59 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 53 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 85 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 59 km 0
Jun 28, 1976 EF2 81 km 0
Feb 18, 1976 EF2 12 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 56 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,138 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 95 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 45 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 88 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 95 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 95 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 91 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 47 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 83 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 63 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 72 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 86 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,907 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,789 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in

Baneberry has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.5").

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