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Morristown, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hamblen County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
30,983
Population
1,111/sq mi density
$44,811
Median Income
$26,785 per capita
$155,700
Home Value
$263,589 Zillow
$855
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
849
Violent Crime/100K
4,736 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$44,811 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$155,700 home value, $855/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
849 violent crimes/100K (123% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Morristown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,322 ft (403 m) |
| Area | 27.4 sq mi (71.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2044°N, 83.3000°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hamblen County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in |
Morristown has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.7").