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Norris, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Anderson County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
1,472
Population
177/sq mi density
$73,448
Median Income
$48,230 per capita
$306,300
Home Value
$477,822 Zillow
$1,084
Median Rent
37.2% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
373
Violent Crime/100K
994 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,448 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$306,300 home value, $1,084/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
373 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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. 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 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in |
Norris has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.1").