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Harriman, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Roane County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,021 Population 573/sq mi density
$42,183 Median Income $25,453 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $234,507 Zillow
$737 Median Rent 31.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
474 Violent Crime/100K 2,941 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$42,183 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
474 violent crimes/100K (25% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Harriman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation779 ft (237 m)
Area10.5 sq mi (27.2 km²)
Population Density573/sq mi
Coordinates35.9304°N, 84.5626°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRoane County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.4 / 100
Community Resilience44.6 / 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 Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

183 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 67 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 112 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 74 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 76 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 122 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 15 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 111 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 74 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 131 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 85 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 56 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 43 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 66 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 64 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 144 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 47 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 51 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 49 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 101 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

269 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 67 fatalities, 1,082 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 59 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 5
May 2, 1953 EF4 50 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 92 km 2
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 12 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 49 km 4
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 92 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 79 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 30 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 17 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 97 km 0
Feb 6, 1986 EF3 81 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 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 37 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 81 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 77 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 46 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 83 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 94 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 60 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 32 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 68 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 17 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 71 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 89 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 79 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.2 in

Harriman has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.4").

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