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Dandridge, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Jefferson County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,426 Population 561/sq mi density
$56,367 Median Income $32,840 per capita
$260,800 Home Value $376,441 Zillow
$780 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
379 Violent Crime/100K 2,146 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,367 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$260,800 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
379 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Dandridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,208 ft (368 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²)
Population Density561/sq mi
Coordinates36.0301°N, 83.4298°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0464 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.6 / 100
Community Resilience24.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively 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)

Earthquake History

159 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 128 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 74 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 101 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 70 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 55 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 113 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 102 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 87 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 61 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 40 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 121 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 62 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 69 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 71 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 104 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 133 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 12 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 13 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 139 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 2 258 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

161 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 292 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 79 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 56 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 66 km 2
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 74 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 92 km 1
May 9, 1988 EF3 70 km 1
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 94 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 66 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 93 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF2 93 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 96 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 50 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 72 km 0
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 39 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 88 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 70 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 83 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 93 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 84 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 59 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 77 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 59 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 87 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 86 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 92 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 64 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 3.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.0 in

Dandridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.6").

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