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Johnson City, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Washington County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
71,455 Population 1,633/sq mi density
$55,429 Median Income $36,451 per capita
$238,000 Home Value $283,490 Zillow
$957 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
426 Violent Crime/100K 3,557 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,429 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$238,000 home value, $957/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
426 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
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 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 6.0 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 Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,657 ft (505 m)
Area43.3 sq mi (112.1 km²)
Population Density1,633/sq mi
Coordinates36.3423°N, 82.3809°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportFoothills Regional (MRN)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.8 / 100
Community Resilience72.0 / 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)

Earthquake History

99 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 M4.2 107 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 111 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 106 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 148 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 92 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 118 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 61 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 122 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 96 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 103 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 113 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 112 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 141 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 91 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 58 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 111 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 99 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 52 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 88 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 114 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 1 216 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

122 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 223 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 39 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 52 km 3
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 51 km 6
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 35 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 29 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 82 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 77 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 88 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF2 77 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 82 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 18, 1976 EF2 87 km 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 31 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF2 54 km 1
Apr 9, 1965 EF2 44 km 0
Mar 11, 1963 EF2 77 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,138 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 84 km
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 69 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 98 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 71 km
2016 LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL 6,751 94 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 61 km
2014 North Fork Rx 4,934 91 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 72 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 72 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,789 85 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 73 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 62 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 70 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,680 71 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 32 km
2016 HALLS TOP 2,464 86 km
2016 RAVEN ROCK 2,273 95 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,242 55 km
2010 BROWN GAP CREEK-A 2,210 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,200 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in
June 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Johnson City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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