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Hunter, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carter County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,997
Population
312/sq mi density
$51,763
Median Income
$31,633 per capita
$163,100
Home Value
$224,793 Zillow
$684
Median Rent
18.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
410
Violent Crime/100K
5,802 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,763 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$163,100 home value, $684/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
410 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hunter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,995 ft (913 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4019°N, 82.1506°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.3 in |
Hunter has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.3").