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Biltmore, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carter County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,998 Population 777/sq mi density
$49,280 Median Income $21,203 per capita
$117,800 Home Value $224,793 Zillow
$739 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
410 Violent Crime/100K 5,802 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,280 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,800 home value, $739/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
410 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Biltmore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,911 ft (582 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²)
Population Density777/sq mi
Coordinates36.3687°N, 82.2211°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarter County County
Nearest AirportFoothills Regional (MRN)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.1 / 100
Community Resilience17.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
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

89 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 M4.2 113 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 121 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 120 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 130 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 79 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 52 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 136 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 106 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 127 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 109 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 126 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 105 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 56 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 102 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 125 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 99 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 37 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 128 km
Apr 5, 2005 1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee M2.9 134 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 46 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 1 212 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

125 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 217 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 52 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 40 km 3
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 64 km 6
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 60 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 21 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 44 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 83 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 69 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 86 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF2 67 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 95 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 85 km 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 45 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF2 68 km 1
Apr 9, 1965 EF2 34 km 0
Mar 11, 1963 EF2 91 km 1
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 92 km
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 63 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 100 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 66 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 98 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 72 km
2014 North Fork Rx 4,934 93 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 93 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 74 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,789 97 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 73 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 63 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,680 78 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 34 km
2016 HALLS TOP 2,464 99 km
2016 RAVEN ROCK 2,273 96 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,242 41 km
2010 BROWN GAP CREEK-A 2,210 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
December 38°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Biltmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").

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