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Greenback, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Loudon County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,631 Population 196/sq mi density
$83,750 Median Income $32,436 per capita
$262,700 Home Value $428,126 Zillow
$1,159 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
538 Violent Crime/100K 4,102 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$83,750 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$262,700 home value, $1,159/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
538 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenback enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation848 ft (258 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²)
Population Density196/sq mi
Coordinates35.6474°N, 84.1682°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLoudon County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

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

187 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 20 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 88 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 111 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 35 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 144 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 39 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 97 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 109 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 89 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 82 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 17 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 43 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 74 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 15 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 117 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 62 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 63 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 24 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 146 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 142 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 1 298 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

224 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 40 fatalities, 629 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 17 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 4
May 2, 1953 EF4 57 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 78 km 2
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 6 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 58 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 89 km 4
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 86 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 84 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 42 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 39 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 31 km 1
Feb 6, 1986 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 82 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 15, 1965 EF3 86 km 1
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 90 km
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 94 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 60 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 65 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 67 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 94 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 79 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 34 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 72 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 36 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 66 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 62 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 25 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 61 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 98 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 43 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in

Greenback has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.2").

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