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Elgin, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Scott County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
194 Population 100/sq mi density
$22,656 Median Income $17,320 per capita
$433 Median Rent 41.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$22,656 median income, 17.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Elgin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,413 ft (431 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density100/sq mi
Coordinates36.3284°N, 84.6091°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.47"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.58"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.0 / 100
Community Resilience6.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

150 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 M4.1 104 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 128 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 97 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 53 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 86 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 118 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 47 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 90 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 78 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 108 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 87 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 105 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 75 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 89 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 91 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 91 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 103 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 102 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 144 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

269 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 95 fatalities, 1,093 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 96 km 19
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 43 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 77 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 37 km 0
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 93 km 2
May 2, 1953 EF4 91 km 4
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 59 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 82 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 65 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 33 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 56 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 79 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 58 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 47 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 91 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 100 km 0
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 23 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 39 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 60 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 29 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 66 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 37 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 73 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 32 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 27 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 47 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 47 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 69 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 70 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 54 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 52 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,907 59 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,854 22 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 29 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,571 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.6 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.8 in

Elgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.6").

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