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Coalfield, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Morgan County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,782 Population 112/sq mi density
$88,026 Median Income $29,003 per capita
$190,600 Home Value $240,580 Zillow
$1,104 Median Rent 34.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
31 Violent Crime/100K 3,262 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$88,026 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$190,600 home value, $1,104/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Coalfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,117 ft (340 m)
Area24.7 sq mi (64.1 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates36.0228°N, 84.4425°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMorgan County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.47"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.8 / 100
Community Resilience11.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

172 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 67 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 139 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 59 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 97 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 109 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 81 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 10 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 124 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 87 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 125 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 70 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 74 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 40 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 52 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 81 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 150 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 55 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 66 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 80 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 64 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

247 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 786 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 5
May 2, 1953 EF4 64 km 4
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 45 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 14 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 61 km 4
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 87 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 93 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 22 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 17 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 66 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 89 km 1
Feb 6, 1986 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 92 km 3
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 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 23 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 53 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 66 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 81 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 32 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 80 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 64 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 47 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 18 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 72 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 30 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 73 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 86 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 74 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 64 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in

Coalfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.4").

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