Norris, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Anderson County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
1,472
Population
177/sq mi density
$73,448
Median Income
$48,230 per capita
$306,300
Home Value
$495,999 Zillow
$1,084
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,448 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$306,300 home value, $1,084/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
53.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Norris enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 867 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2137°N, 84.0629°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Anderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0454 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 55.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 5.7 in |
Norris has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.4").