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Bon Air, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · White County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
251 Population 127/sq mi density
$59,773 Median Income $20,188 per capita
58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
194 Violent Crime/100K 6,472 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$59,773 median income, 5.4% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
194 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Bon Air enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,851 ft (564 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates35.9333°N, 85.3701°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.7"
54% above US avg
Snowfall 5.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.98"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.0 / 100
Community Resilience33.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

151 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 132 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 133 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 128 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 88 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 16 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 120 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 126 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 114 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 103 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 69 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 145 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 137 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 108 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 65 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 121 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 63 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 99 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 100 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 129 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

387 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 99 fatalities, 1,303 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 37 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 66 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 21 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 70 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 44 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 10
May 2, 1953 EF4 70 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 92 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 25 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 70 km 7
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 98 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 76 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 97 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 86 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (11,663 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 94 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 56 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 54 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 72 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 57 km
2016 WHITE OAK CIRCLE 3,182 78 km
2016 SR116-DEVONIA 3,077 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,793 92 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 51 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,355 65 km
2000 DARROW RDG 2,265 75 km
2016 SR116 2,222 98 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 42 km
1987 LAUREL RDG 1,969 98 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB A 1,886 95 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,782 91 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 79 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 40 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.6 in

Bon Air has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.5").

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