Morristown, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hamblen County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
30,983
Population
1,111/sq mi density
$44,811
Median Income
$26,785 per capita
$155,700
Home Value
$267,036 Zillow
$855
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
778
Violent Crime/100K
2,511 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$44,811 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$155,700 home value, $855/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
778 violent crimes/100K (105% 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. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6 in |
Morristown has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.8").