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Lakesite, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hamilton County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,026 Population 1,164/sq mi density
$92,847 Median Income $42,531 per capita
$299,300 Home Value $389,448 Zillow
$1,060 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
228 Violent Crime/100K 2,673 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,847 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$299,300 home value, $1,060/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
228 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lakesite enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation728 ft (222 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density1,164/sq mi
Coordinates35.2027°N, 85.1412°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.1"
66% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.26"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0469 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.4 / 100
Community Resilience77.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

149 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 91 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 111 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 113 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 90 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 107 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 41 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 69 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 112 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 63 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 119 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 30 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 48 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 79 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 41 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 45 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 77 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 47 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 135 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 69 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

374 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,357 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 83 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 30 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 37 km 20
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 87 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 100 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 4
May 19, 1973 EF4 99 km 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 48 km 4
May 8, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 31 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 82 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 39 km 2
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 97 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 9 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 86 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 78 km 4
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 59 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 94 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 95 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 88 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 55 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 94 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 33 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 95 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 55 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 78 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 95 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 64 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 53 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 69 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 64 km
2013 MCINTYRE-A 2,695 96 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 52 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 64 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 51 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.9 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.4 in

Lakesite has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.4").

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