Maynardville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Union County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,501 Population 464/sq mi density
$47,102 Median Income $27,004 per capita
$179,700 Home Value $294,089 Zillow
$813 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
305 Violent Crime/100K 1,833 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$47,102 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$179,700 home value, $813/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
305 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Maynardville 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 53.4 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation1,195 ft (364 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.1 km²)
Population Density464/sq mi
Coordinates36.2470°N, 83.8057°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyUnion County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.25"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.9 / 100
Community Resilience13.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

160 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 120 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 80 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 85 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 38 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 28 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 107 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 78 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 63 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 149 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 98 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 8 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 116 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 137 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 61 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 60 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 112 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 123 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 122 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 65 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 299 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

175 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 360 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 93 km 6
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 75 km 7
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 47 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 72 km 1
May 9, 1988 EF3 40 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 100 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 78 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 90 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 47 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 54 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 39 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,138 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 99 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 68 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 52 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 42 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 30 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 87 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 44 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 71 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 96 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 86 km
2016 LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL 6,751 100 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 46 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 63 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 42 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 46 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 65 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 38°F (3°C) 5.1 in

Maynardville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.2").

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