La Follette, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Campbell County County
2.4
/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
320
Violent Crime/100K
877 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$34,678 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,000 home value, $690/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
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. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 5.7 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 57.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.4").