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Bean Station, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hamblen County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,990 Population 505/sq mi density
$50,114 Median Income $30,921 per capita
$156,400 Home Value $231,629 Zillow
$720 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
259 Violent Crime/100K 1,070 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$50,114 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$156,400 home value, $720/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bean Station enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°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 48.1 inches. The area receives 8.8 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 Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,129 ft (344 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²)
Population Density505/sq mi
Coordinates36.3384°N, 83.2852°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHamblen County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.1 / 100
Community Resilience34.2 / 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 Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

148 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 91 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 109 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 67 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 30 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 67 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 137 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 92 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 109 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 92 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 126 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 41 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 94 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 98 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 92 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 134 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 89 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 45 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 47 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 90 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 77 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 1 269 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

146 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 13 fatalities, 234 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 58 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 55 km 6
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 94 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 51 km 1
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 100 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 53 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 30 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 27 km 0
Feb 18, 1976 EF2 44 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 84 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 56 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF2 40 km 1
Apr 15, 1965 EF2 88 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 64 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 75 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 99 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 63 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 71 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 91 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 64 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 86 km
2016 LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL 6,751 70 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 71 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 65 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 61 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 66 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,938 99 km
1991 OTTER 4,923 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Bean Station has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").

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