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Kingston, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Roane County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
6,042 Population 829/sq mi density
$70,532 Median Income $38,563 per capita
$204,200 Home Value $324,097 Zillow
$699 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
121 Violent Crime/100K 1,239 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,532 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$204,200 home value, $699/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
121 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. 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 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,026 ft (313 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.3 km²)
Population Density829/sq mi
Coordinates35.8727°N, 84.5045°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRoane County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.4 / 100
Community Resilience44.6 / 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)

Earthquake History

186 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 59 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 112 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 75 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 126 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 67 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 13 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 106 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 78 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 124 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 84 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 48 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 64 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 57 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 36 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 49 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 142 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 92 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 47 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 106 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 39 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

253 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,007 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 67 km 7
May 2, 1953 EF4 46 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 87 km 2
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 34 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 54 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 20 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 88 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 76 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 9 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 28 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 49 km 0
Feb 6, 1986 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 50 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 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 41 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 70 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 83 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 69 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 50 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 74 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 97 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 81 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 64 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 36 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 60 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 23 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 79 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 96 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 90 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 81 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,907 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.2 in

Kingston has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.4").

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