Johnson City, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Washington County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
71,455
Population
1,633/sq mi density
$55,429
Median Income
$36,451 per capita
$238,000
Home Value
$295,339 Zillow
$957
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$55,429 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$238,000 home value, $957/mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Johnson City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,657 ft (505 m) |
| Area | 43.3 sq mi (112.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,633/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3423°N, 82.3809°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 56 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 61.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in |
Johnson City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.5").