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Bluff City, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Sullivan County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,268
Population
1,296/sq mi density
$59,783
Median Income
$29,049 per capita
$147,400
Home Value
$258,904 Zillow
$889
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
241
Violent Crime/100K
1,505 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$59,783 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$147,400 home value, $889/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
241 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. 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 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.4 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 | 76°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 |
Bluff City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").