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Flat Top Mountain, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hamilton County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,052 Population 61/sq mi density
$118,766 Median Income $44,668 per capita
$538,300 Home Value $350,509 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
228 Violent Crime/100K 2,673 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$118,766 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$538,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Flat Top Mountain enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Area17.3 sq mi (44.9 km²)
Population Density61/sq mi
Coordinates35.3319°N, 85.2000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.1"
66% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.70"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0469 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.4 / 100
Community Resilience77.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

152 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 101 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 112 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 117 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 94 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 100 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 55 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 53 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 109 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 65 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 117 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 26 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 58 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 88 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 48 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 39 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 76 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 40 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 145 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 66 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

384 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 108 fatalities, 1,349 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 20 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 51 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 88 km 1
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 4
May 2, 1953 EF4 43 km 4
May 8, 2024 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 44 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 50 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 89 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 23 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 95 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 64 km 4
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 33 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 34 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 72 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 98 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 97 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 77 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 66 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 26 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 97 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 65 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 69 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 68 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 66 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 77 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 68 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 39 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 71 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,351 96 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 5.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.6 in

Flat Top Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.7").

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