Hilham, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Overton County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
317 Population 90/sq mi density
$93,864 Median Income $31,032 per capita
$226,700 Home Value $247,794 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$93,864 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,700 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hilham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Area3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates36.4100°N, 85.4421°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyOverton County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
64 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 2.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.48"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.90"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.5 / 100
Community Resilience15.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 127 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 141 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 108 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 69 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 138 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 119 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 145 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 112 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 109 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 136 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 124 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 147 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 143 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 145 km
Jul 11, 1990 1 km NW of Alcoa, Tennessee M2.9 147 km
May 26, 2021 8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 119 km
Apr 21, 2014 8 km ESE of Vonore, Tennessee M2.8 150 km
Mar 18, 1990 3 km NW of Tellico Village, Tennessee M2.8 130 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 103 km
May 15, 2000 3 km N of Cleveland, Tennessee M2.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

370 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 121 fatalities, 1,213 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 33 km 19
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 35 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 37 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 28 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 44 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 82 km 6
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 82 km 2
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 65 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 80 km 22
May 11, 2003 EF3 100 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 87 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 65 km 4
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 58 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (11,663 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 97 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 99 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 82 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 28 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,854 97 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 67 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,571 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 90 km
2016 WHITE OAK CIRCLE 3,182 80 km
2016 SR116-DEVONIA 3,077 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,835 97 km
1999 PIGSKIN 2,712 98 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,355 57 km
2000 DARROW RDG 2,265 56 km
2000 SCHOOLHOUS 2,155 81 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 28 km
1987 LAUREL RDG 1,969 72 km
2000 MAYBE LATER 1,931 86 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 (5°C) 4.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.5 in Wettest

Hilham has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (2.9").

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