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Fincastle, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Campbell County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,328 Population 364/sq mi density
$60,337 Median Income $32,148 per capita
$205,200 Home Value $281,074 Zillow
$835 Median Rent 38.7% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
1,000 Violent Crime/100K 6,345 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,337 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$205,200 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,000 violent crimes/100K (163% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fincastle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,096 ft (334 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density364/sq mi
Coordinates36.4038°N, 84.0479°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCampbell County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.7"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.5 / 100
Community Resilience9.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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

157 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 M4.2 121 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 96 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 84 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 4 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 46 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 59 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 119 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 60 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 136 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 125 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 30 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 136 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 70 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 122 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 76 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 140 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 42 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 121 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 119 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

203 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 575 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 93 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 70 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 10 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 65 km 7
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 46 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 72 km 1
May 9, 1988 EF3 34 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 76 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 72 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 63 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 30 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 32 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 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 65 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 36 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 15 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 11 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 83 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 26 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 65 km
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 94 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 74 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 26 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 35 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 28 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 20 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 57 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 39 km
1991 OTTER 4,923 71 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 83 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Fincastle has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.3").

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