Kingston, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Roane County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
6,042
Population
829/sq mi density
$70,532
Median Income
$38,563 per capita
$204,200
Home Value
$340,519 Zillow
$699
Median Rent
29.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
127
Violent Crime/100K
301 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$70,532 median income, 6.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$204,200 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Kingston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,026 ft (313 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 829/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8727°N, 84.5045°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Roane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.2").