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Cosby, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Cocke County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
521
Population
94/sq mi density
$160,300
Home Value
$259,633 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cosby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 5.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,723 ft (525 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7951°N, 83.2457°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cocke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 42 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in |
Cosby has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.6").