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Clinton, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Anderson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
10,141 Population 872/sq mi density
$64,005 Median Income $35,930 per capita
$204,700 Home Value $325,566 Zillow
$858 Median Rent 29.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
447 Violent Crime/100K 3,220 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$64,005 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$204,700 home value, $858/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
447 violent crimes/100K (18% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Clinton 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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

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)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation804 ft (245 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.1 km²)
Population Density872/sq mi
Coordinates36.0973°N, 84.1289°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAnderson County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.5"
46% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

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

175 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 63 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 114 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 38 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 70 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 85 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 94 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 29 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 141 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 116 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 106 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 42 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 43 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 88 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 105 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 36 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 127 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 67 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 89 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 53 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

204 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 43 fatalities, 599 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 7
May 2, 1953 EF4 87 km 4
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 43 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 90 km 4
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 14 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 81 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 40 km 1
May 9, 1988 EF3 65 km 1
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 92 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 15, 1965 EF3 89 km 1
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 73 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 27 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 40 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 45 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 26 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 98 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 61 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 59 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 62 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 38 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 24 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 74 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 59 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 3.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in

Clinton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").

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