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Fairgarden, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Sevier County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
404 Population 234/sq mi density
$43,553 Median Income $39,889 per capita
$236,600 Home Value $376,441 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
664 Violent Crime/100K 2,412 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$43,553 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$236,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
664 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairgarden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.7°F
9% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,184 ft (361 m)
Area3.4 sq mi (8.8 km²)
Population Density234/sq mi
Coordinates35.8982°N, 83.4120°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySevier County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.7"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.76"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0494 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.2 / 100
Community Resilience30.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

163 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 M4.2 142 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 65 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 115 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 69 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 81 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 92 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 127 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 88 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 47 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 53 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 57 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 114 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 148 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 66 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 60 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 98 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 135 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 122 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 15 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 17 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 2 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

151 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 278 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 71 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 68 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 56 km 6
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 79 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 77 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 91 km 1
May 9, 1988 EF3 84 km 1
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 80 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 100 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF2 87 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 64 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 78 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 77 km 0
Jun 28, 1976 EF2 68 km 0
Feb 18, 1976 EF2 18 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 25 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 69 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 95 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 82 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 95 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 90 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 73 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 97 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 56 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 90 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 44 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 92 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 77 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,907 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.8 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 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in

Fairgarden has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.6").

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