Gatlinburg, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Sevier County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,643
Population
349/sq mi density
$57,760
Median Income
$30,307 per capita
$286,500
Home Value
$406,899 Zillow
$1,056
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
480
Violent Crime/100K
2,958 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$57,760 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$286,500 home value, $1,056/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
480 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gatlinburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,451 ft (442 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 349/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7250°N, 83.4938°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sevier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0494 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.1 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.9 in |
Gatlinburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.2").