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Mountain City, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Johnson County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
2,275
Population
675/sq mi density
$36,902
Median Income
$25,312 per capita
$186,800
Home Value
$230,365 Zillow
$420
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
42
Violent Crime/100K
1,413 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$36,902 median income, 3.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$186,800 home value, $420/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Mountain City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 12.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,390 ft (728 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4696°N, 81.8049°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Johnson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 88.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
Mountain City has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 34°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and December the driest (3.4").