Newport, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Cocke County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,881
Population
1,244/sq mi density
$40,096
Median Income
$23,525 per capita
$124,300
Home Value
$233,846 Zillow
$780
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
685
Violent Crime/100K
4,337 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$40,096 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$124,300 home value, $780/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
685 violent crimes/100K (80% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Newport enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,167 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,244/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9616°N, 83.1976°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Cocke County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 46 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in |
Newport has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.4").