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Fairfield Glade, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Morgan County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
9,149 Population 398/sq mi density
$73,569 Median Income $42,257 per capita
$321,300 Home Value $264,868 Zillow
$1,191 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
847 Violent Crime/100K 8,555 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,569 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$321,300 home value, $1,191/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
847 violent crimes/100K (123% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairfield Glade 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

Elevation1,922 ft (586 m)
Area23.0 sq mi (59.6 km²)
Population Density398/sq mi
Coordinates36.0038°N, 84.8727°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMorgan County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.94"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.62"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.8 / 100
Community Resilience11.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

180 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 95 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 132 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 90 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 98 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 129 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 44 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 50 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 117 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 107 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 80 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 65 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 72 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 84 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 138 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 128 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 50 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 117 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 53 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 68 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

301 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,198 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 73 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 89 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 60 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 7
May 2, 1953 EF4 54 km 4
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 69 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 24 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 25 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 65 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 95 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 77 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 72 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 45 km 1
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 51 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 61 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 71 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 49 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 93 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 14 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 48 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 96 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,907 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,854 60 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 65 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,571 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.6 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in
December 38°F (4°C) 5.5 in

Fairfield Glade has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.6").

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