Huntsville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Scott County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,632 Population 197/sq mi density
$27,266 Median Income $19,642 per capita
$625 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$27,266 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Huntsville 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

Elevation1,420 ft (433 m)
Area8.3 sq mi (21.5 km²)
Population Density197/sq mi
Coordinates36.4177°N, 84.5098°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
44 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

152 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 M4.1 108 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 116 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 43 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 87 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 73 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 125 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 54 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 103 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 71 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 117 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 90 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 79 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 117 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 98 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 99 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 101 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 99 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 103 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 52 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

257 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 66 fatalities, 992 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 54 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 34 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 10
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 89 km 2
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 44 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 78 km 4
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 61 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 93 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 66 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 50 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 44 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 78 km 3
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 87 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 24 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 28 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 49 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 24 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 96 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 53 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 23 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 61 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 21 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 29 km
1991 OTTER 4,923 94 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 59 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 55 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 56 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 59 km
1999 GROUNDHOG 4,258 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 42 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

Huntsville 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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