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Hopewell, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bradley County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,624 Population 369/sq mi density
$85,461 Median Income $32,854 per capita
$227,700 Home Value $305,821 Zillow
$1,007 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
858 Violent Crime/100K 5,988 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$85,461 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$227,700 home value, $1,007/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
858 violent crimes/100K (126% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hopewell enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation742 ft (226 m)
Area7.2 sq mi (18.5 km²)
Population Density369/sq mi
Coordinates35.2388°N, 84.9139°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBradley County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
63 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.6 / 100
Community Resilience37.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

175 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 106 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 91 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 134 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 69 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 92 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 33 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 74 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 93 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 42 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 99 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 21 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 65 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 33 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 148 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 57 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 149 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 35 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 61 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 60 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 90 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

334 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,267 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 47 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 47 km 20
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 9
May 2, 1953 EF4 34 km 4
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 46 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 100 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 22 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 100 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 26 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 75 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 92 km 7
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 10 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 43 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 12 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 43 km 0
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 47 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 73 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 91 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 74 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 78 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 39 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 73 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 52 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 74 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 38 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 3,298 98 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 75 km
2010 COW CAMP-A 2,953 80 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 43 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 43 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 49 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 43 km
2013 MCINTYRE-A 2,695 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 71°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 4.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in

Hopewell has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.5").

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