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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
$363,688 Zillow
$1,116
Median Rent
31.9% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
298 sunny days/yr
667
Violent Crime/100K
4,350 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,994 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$214,000 home value, $1,116/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
667 violent crimes/100K (76% 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 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
Knoxville has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.8").