Harrogate, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Claiborne County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
4,355 Population 599/sq mi density
$63,257 Median Income $29,933 per capita
$178,600 Home Value $240,222 Zillow
$1,277 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$63,257 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,600 home value, $1,277/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrogate experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.2°F
0% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,252 ft (382 m)
Area7.6 sq mi (19.7 km²)
Population Density599/sq mi
Coordinates36.5752°N, 83.6462°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyClaiborne County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.7"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 7.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.32"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.08"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood
Good Days %96.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score42.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.8 / 100
Community Resilience6.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

136 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 82 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 119 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 46 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 38 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 11 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 51 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 146 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 97 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 149 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 125 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 32 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 100 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 99 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 131 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 64 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 68 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 134 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 49 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 81 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

168 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 30 fatalities, 426 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 99 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 96 km 6
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 82 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 10 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 97 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 84 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 83 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 69 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 3 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 85 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 90 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 73 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 14 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,138 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 64 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 44 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 77 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 51 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 31 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 48 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,099 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 66 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 32 km
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 74 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 50 km
2016 LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL 6,751 63 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,628 93 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 31 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,456 100 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 64 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 21 km
1987 LOCUST GAP 6,014 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 5.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 5.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 5.0 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Harrogate has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.1").

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