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Kahite, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Monroe County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
697 Population 536/sq mi density
$115,078 Median Income $59,323 per capita
$536,300 Home Value $453,686 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
538 Violent Crime/100K 4,102 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$115,078 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$536,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
538 violent crimes/100K (42% above avg)
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kahite enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation854 ft (260 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density536/sq mi
Coordinates35.5687°N, 84.2365°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.5 / 100
Community Resilience19.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

189 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 23 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 122 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 98 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 27 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 44 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 105 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 86 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 94 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 93 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 66 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 28 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 32 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 25 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 123 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 134 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 78 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 56 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 55 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 56 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 15 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

229 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 665 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 17 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 69 km 4
May 2, 1953 EF4 50 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 68 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 10 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 61 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 86 km 4
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 76 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 75 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 34 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 50 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 28 km 0
Feb 6, 1986 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 72 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 15, 1965 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 80 km
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 91 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 68 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 66 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 74 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 98 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 76 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 28 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 80 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 34 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 71 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 69 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 18 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 61 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 70 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 35 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 19 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,854 88 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in

Kahite has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.2").

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