Byrdstown, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Pickett County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,344 Population 902/sq mi density
$32,250 Median Income $20,740 per capita
$158,000 Home Value $259,133 Zillow
$404 Median Rent 27.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$32,250 median income, 2.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$158,000 home value, $404/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Byrdstown 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 54.6 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation985 ft (300 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density902/sq mi
Coordinates36.5736°N, 85.1342°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPickett County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.6"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.32"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score4.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.2 / 100
Community Resilience24.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

109 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 100 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 142 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 108 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 97 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 89 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 129 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 139 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 129 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 127 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 147 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 133 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 116 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 119 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 92 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 124 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 133 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 137 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 135 km
Jul 11, 1990 1 km NW of Alcoa, Tennessee M2.9 134 km
May 29, 1991 5 km N of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M2.9 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

319 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 104 fatalities, 1,268 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 65 km 19
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 36 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 8 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 32 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 23 km 10
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 70 km 6
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 57 km 2
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 96 km 1
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 87 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 77 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 75 km 4
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 6 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 62 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 86 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 35 km 0
Mar 31, 1979 EF3 98 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 78 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 85 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 82 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 69 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 81 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 80 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 22 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 97 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 66 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,907 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,854 73 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 37 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,571 67 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,258 83 km
2016 WHITE OAK CIRCLE 3,182 63 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,123 86 km
2016 SR116-DEVONIA 3,077 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,835 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 5.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 3.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Byrdstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.3").

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