Clarkrange, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Overton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
636 Population 63/sq mi density
$50,481 Median Income $23,336 per capita
$301,300 Home Value $289,237 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$50,481 median income, unemployment
B
Affordability
3.3 / 5.0
$301,300 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarkrange experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. The area receives 14.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,803 ft (550 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.3 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates36.1857°N, 85.0096°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOverton County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.0"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 14.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.87"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.38"

Air Quality

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

166 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 M4.1 117 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 92 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 136 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 122 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 122 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 62 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 138 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 54 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 115 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 103 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 92 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 85 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 104 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 142 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 102 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 141 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 74 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 91 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 132 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

308 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,070 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 59 km 19
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 54 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 53 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 38 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 10 km 7
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 100 km 2
May 2, 1953 EF4 77 km 4
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 33 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 41 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 100 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 96 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 66 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 53 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 96 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 56 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 65 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 73 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 71 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 57 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 37 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 24 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,907 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,854 61 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 50 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,571 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 46 km
2016 WHITE OAK CIRCLE 3,182 39 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,123 93 km
2016 SR116-DEVONIA 3,077 54 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,835 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 5.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 5.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
June 69°F (21°C) 5.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
September 66°F (19°C) 4.3 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
December 38°F (4°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Clarkrange has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.4").

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