Bluff City, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Sullivan County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,268
Population
1,296/sq mi density
$59,783
Median Income
$29,049 per capita
$147,400
Home Value
$272,410 Zillow
$889
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$59,783 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,400 home value, $889/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bluff City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,543 ft (470 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,296/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4595°N, 82.2779°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sullivan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 3.01 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in |
Bluff City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.5").