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Bowman, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Overton County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
431 Population 188/sq mi density
$75,805 Median Income $25,518 per capita
$368,000 Home Value $300,452 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 298 sunny days/yr
847 Violent Crime/100K 8,555 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,805 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$368,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
847 violent crimes/100K (123% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Bowman experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average53.7°F
1% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,817 ft (554 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates36.0616°N, 85.0357°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOverton County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.6"
65% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.06"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.5 / 100
Community Resilience15.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

170 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 111 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 143 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 99 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 113 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 134 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 59 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 42 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 125 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 120 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 93 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 72 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 88 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 100 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 140 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 128 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 130 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 59 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 82 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 62 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

323 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 99 fatalities, 1,155 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 58 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 87 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 67 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 21 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 48 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 51 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 10
May 2, 1953 EF4 65 km 4
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 19 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 39 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 54 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 83 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 85 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 61 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 52 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 91 km 0
Feb 6, 1986 EF3 95 km 0
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 61 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 87 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 71 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 61 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 30 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 36 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,854 69 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 63 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,571 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 36 km
2016 WHITE OAK CIRCLE 3,182 45 km
2016 SR116-DEVONIA 3,077 57 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,835 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,793 60 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.7 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 5.7 in

Bowman has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.7").

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