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Niota, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · McMinn County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
735
Population
320/sq mi density
$46,188
Median Income
$27,653 per capita
$112,500
Home Value
$265,827 Zillow
$889
Median Rent
33.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
275
Violent Crime/100K
2,063 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,188 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,500 home value, $889/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
275 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Niota enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 946 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 320/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5172°N, 84.5499°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McMinn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 5.4 in |
Niota has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.5").