Jefferson City, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Jefferson County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
8,472
Population
1,209/sq mi density
$53,819
Median Income
$25,882 per capita
$205,000
Home Value
$309,851 Zillow
$832
Median Rent
26.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$53,819 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$205,000 home value, $832/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Jefferson City 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. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 3.0 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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,127 ft (344 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1208°N, 83.4833°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 91.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0464 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| 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) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in |
Jefferson City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (2.7").