Helenwood, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Scott County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
117 Population 58/sq mi density
55°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Helenwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,539 ft (469 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density58/sq mi
Coordinates36.4342°N, 84.5534°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.1"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.03"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.32"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.0 / 100
Community Resilience6.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

150 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 M4.1 111 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 118 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 47 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 90 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 74 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 127 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 56 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 102 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 75 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 118 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 93 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 83 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 119 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 102 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 101 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 102 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 104 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 104 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 53 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

272 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 67 fatalities, 996 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 48 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 77 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 30 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 51 km 7
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 85 km 2
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 77 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 45 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 57 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 91 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 68 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 98 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 54 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 75 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 41 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (11,817 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 28 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 32 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 52 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 28 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 98 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 56 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 24 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 64 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 25 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 88 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 33 km
1991 OTTER 4,923 96 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 59 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 52 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 58 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 63 km
1999 GROUNDHOG 4,258 96 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 5.1 in
March 45°F (7°C) 5.7 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 6.0 in Wettest

Helenwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.3").

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