Jamestown, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Fentress County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
2,156 Population 691/sq mi density
$24,688 Median Income $18,243 per capita
$96,000 Home Value $235,491 Zillow
$446 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
620 Violent Crime/100K 3,721 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$24,688 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$96,000 home value, $446/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
620 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Jamestown experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,725 ft (526 m)
Area3.1 sq mi (8.1 km²)
Population Density691/sq mi
Coordinates36.4310°N, 84.9327°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFentress County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.26"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.18"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability87.3 / 100
Community Resilience18.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

143 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 M4.1 130 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 149 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 124 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 81 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 100 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 140 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 73 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 81 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 108 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 103 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 126 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 112 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 115 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 111 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 98 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 101 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 81 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 133 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 134 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

279 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,156 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 72 km 19
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 17 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 26 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 24 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 46 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 73 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 100 km 0
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 73 km 2
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 92 km 6
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 61 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 54 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 86 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 74 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 67 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 59 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 54 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 66 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 59 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 88 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 54 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 59 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 58 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 58 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 18 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 96 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 58 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,907 82 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,854 52 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 24 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,571 57 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 5.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 5.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 38°F (3°C) 6.3 in Wettest

Jamestown has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.2").

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