Etowah, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · McMinn County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,621
Population
1,280/sq mi density
$43,614
Median Income
$25,636 per capita
$165,900
Home Value
$217,761 Zillow
$817
Median Rent
38.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
161
Violent Crime/100K
430 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$43,614 median income, 18.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$165,900 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Etowah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 896 ft (273 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,280/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3381°N, 84.5282°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McMinn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 44 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.7 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Etowah has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.6").