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Oakdale, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Roane County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
189 Population 217/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $24,020 per capita
$95,400 Home Value $194,267 Zillow
$617 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
642 Violent Crime/100K 4,235 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,400 home value, $617/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
642 violent crimes/100K (69% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakdale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,117 ft (340 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density217/sq mi
Coordinates35.9927°N, 84.5567°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRoane County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.4 / 100
Community Resilience44.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very 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)

Earthquake History

179 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 72 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 148 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 107 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 68 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 116 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 81 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 16 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 118 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 76 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 133 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 81 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 72 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 70 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 58 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 46 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 53 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 142 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 56 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 90 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

271 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 67 fatalities, 998 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 69 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 55 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 75 km 5
May 2, 1953 EF4 56 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 99 km 2
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 50 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 6 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 99 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 85 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 63 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 22 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 28 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 96 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 99 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (11,663 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 30 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 60 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 75 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 83 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 40 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 87 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 88 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 69 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 54 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 26 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 74 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 19 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 84 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 87 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,907 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.2 in

Oakdale has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.4").

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