Friendsville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Loudon County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,056 Population 372/sq mi density
$67,292 Median Income $27,396 per capita
$189,800 Home Value $444,510 Zillow
$1,094 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$67,292 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$189,800 home value, $1,094/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Friendsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation841 ft (256 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density372/sq mi
Coordinates35.7564°N, 84.1320°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLoudon County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.25"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median42.0
RatingGood
Good Days %78.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.0 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.1 / 100
Community Resilience68.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

178 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 27 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 147 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 99 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 76 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 131 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 47 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 31 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 111 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 109 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 88 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 70 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 54 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 82 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 3 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 12 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 116 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 34 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 59 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 113 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 69 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 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

225 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 565 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 26 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 4
May 2, 1953 EF4 64 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 90 km 2
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 14 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 52 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 89 km 4
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 97 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 92 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 31 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 49 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 27 km 1
May 9, 1988 EF3 100 km 1
Feb 6, 1986 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 93 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 73 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 57 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 71 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 57 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 82 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 87 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 46 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 61 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 44 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 99 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 99 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 52 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 36 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 59 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 92 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 85 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in
March 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
April 60°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.0 in

Friendsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (2.8").

View full weather details →