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East Cleveland, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bradley County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
2,207 Population 1,766/sq mi density
$46,968 Median Income $17,045 per capita
$113,800 Home Value $305,821 Zillow
$918 Median Rent 24.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
858 Violent Crime/100K 5,988 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$46,968 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,800 home value, $918/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
858 violent crimes/100K (126% above avg)
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.8% bachelor's degree or higher
East Cleveland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,004 ft (306 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density1,766/sq mi
Coordinates35.1525°N, 84.8542°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBradley County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.6 / 100
Community Resilience37.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

171 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 102 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 90 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 135 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 66 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 97 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 85 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 23 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 41 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 31 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 96 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 100 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 149 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 147 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 59 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 44 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 52 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 63 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 62 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 42 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

320 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 102 fatalities, 1,428 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 43 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 56 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 55 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 75 km 9
May 2, 1953 EF4 41 km 4
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 44 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 99 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 13 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 28 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 99 km 1
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 86 km 4
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 4 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 36 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 70 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 88 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 72 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 87 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 29 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 68 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 60 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 72 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 28 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 76 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 88 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 69 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 78 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 41 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 32 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 42 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 41 km
2013 MCINTYRE-A 2,695 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 5.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in

East Cleveland has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.5").

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