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Crossville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · White County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,265 Population 600/sq mi density
$50,672 Median Income $28,198 per capita
$230,300 Home Value $300,452 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 26.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
361 Violent Crime/100K 4,286 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$50,672 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$230,300 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
361 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Crossville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,851 ft (564 m)
Area20.4 sq mi (52.7 km²)
Population Density600/sq mi
Coordinates35.9534°N, 85.0302°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.78"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.0 / 100
Community Resilience33.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

178 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 M4.1 105 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 147 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 105 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 142 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 104 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 58 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 35 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 113 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 122 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 84 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 96 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 82 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 60 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 117 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 74 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 129 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 50 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 122 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 119 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

340 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 106 fatalities, 1,358 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 62 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 77 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 49 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 10
May 2, 1953 EF4 53 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 98 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 9 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 40 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 90 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 71 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 75 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 57 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 66 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 76 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 85 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 64 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 100 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 25 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 48 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,854 75 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 74 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 29 km
2016 WHITE OAK CIRCLE 3,182 51 km
2016 SR116-DEVONIA 3,077 59 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,835 100 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,793 61 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 88 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,662 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.8 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in

Crossville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.8").

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