Briceville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Anderson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
209 Population 435/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Briceville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.8°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation904 ft (276 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density435/sq mi
Coordinates36.1778°N, 84.1836°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAnderson County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Feb) 5.59"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.12"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.9%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.9 / 100
Community Resilience55.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

169 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 M4.2 147 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 73 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 110 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 31 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 68 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 94 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 86 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 32 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 148 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 114 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 115 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 42 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 45 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 108 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 95 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 53 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 136 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 124 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 74 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 92 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

204 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 47 fatalities, 599 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 7
May 2, 1953 EF4 91 km 4
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 88 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 41 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 97 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 44 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 19 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 61 km 1
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 97 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 81 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 50 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIMNEY TOPS 2 (14,998 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 82 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 19 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 31 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 38 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 16 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 93 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 54 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 49 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 56 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 28 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 17 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 83 km
1991 OTTER 4,923 99 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 58 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in Wettest
March 51°F (11°C) 5.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 76°F (24°C) 4.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 4.6 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.4 in

Briceville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.1").

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