Knoxville, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Knox County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
193,721
Population
1,962/sq mi density
$50,994
Median Income
$33,171 per capita
$214,000
Home Value
$370,699 Zillow
$1,116
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
743
Violent Crime/100K
2,734 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,994 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,116/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
743 violent crimes/100K (95% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Knoxville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 919 ft (280 m) |
| Area | 104.2 sq mi (269.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,962/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9707°N, 83.9493°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 48.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 56.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0437 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 22.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 61.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Knoxville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.1").