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Jacksboro, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Campbell County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,780 Population 1,078/sq mi density
$65,587 Median Income $29,982 per capita
$204,000 Home Value $281,074 Zillow
$704 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
261 Violent Crime/100K 4,951 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,587 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$204,000 home value, $704/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Jacksboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density1,078/sq mi
Coordinates36.3352°N, 84.1927°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCampbell County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.7"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability81.5 / 100
Community Resilience9.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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

160 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 135 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 90 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 98 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 61 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 18 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 69 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 111 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 47 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 121 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 128 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 41 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 122 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 70 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 111 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 62 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 146 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 142 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 70 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 91 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

221 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 49 fatalities, 613 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 7
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 24 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 95 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 50 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 91 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 35 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 60 km 1
May 9, 1988 EF3 49 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 79 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 67 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 44 km 0
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIMNEY TOPS 2 (14,998 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 77 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 21 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 13 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 25 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 11 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 79 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 87 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 38 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 32 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 42 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 12 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 70 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 24 km
1991 OTTER 4,923 83 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 68 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 45 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 62°F (16°C) 5.1 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in

Jacksboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.5").

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