John Sevier, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Union County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
987 Population 1,299/sq mi density
$43,712 Median Income $28,342 per capita
$118,900 Home Value $276,562 Zillow
$1,056 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,712 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,900 home value, $1,056/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.3% bachelor's degree or higher
John Sevier enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,141 ft (348 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density1,299/sq mi
Coordinates36.0379°N, 83.8258°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyUnion County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.91"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.05"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.9 / 100
Community Resilience13.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

172 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 M4.2 141 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 57 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 107 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 58 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 47 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 101 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 84 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 52 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 141 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 150 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 81 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 30 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 38 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 96 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 39 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 100 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 76 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 116 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 25 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

176 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 311 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 60 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 92 km 6
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 70 km 7
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 58 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 38 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 91 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 63 km 1
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 75 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 32 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 61 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 86 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 92 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 63 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 49 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 85 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 54 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 57 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 51 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 50 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 94 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 73 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 68 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 78 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 65 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 68 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 58 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 52 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 73 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 5.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.9 in Wettest

John Sevier has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.1").

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