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Cumberland Gap, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Claiborne County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
330
Population
1,000/sq mi density
$46,250
Median Income
$23,704 per capita
$215,000
Home Value
$216,959 Zillow
$1,158
Median Rent
38.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
458
Violent Crime/100K
4,214 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$46,250 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$215,000 home value, $1,158/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
458 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Cumberland Gap enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,421 ft (433 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,000/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5974°N, 83.6658°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Claiborne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 42.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Cumberland Gap has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.3").