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La Follette, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Campbell County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,308
Population
1,488/sq mi density
$34,678
Median Income
$22,540 per capita
$106,000
Home Value
$281,074 Zillow
$690
Median Rent
25.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
782
Violent Crime/100K
5,097 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$34,678 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $690/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
782 violent crimes/100K (106% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
La Follette enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,293 ft (394 m) |
| Area | 4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,488/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3717°N, 84.1256°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Campbell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 35°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
La Follette has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.3").