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Oliver Springs, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Anderson County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,384 Population 585/sq mi density
$38,295 Median Income $22,065 per capita
$149,600 Home Value $240,580 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
59 Violent Crime/100K 1,726 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$38,295 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$149,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Oliver Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.7 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation902 ft (275 m)
Area5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²)
Population Density585/sq mi
Coordinates36.0399°N, 84.3285°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyAnderson County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.7"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0454 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.9 / 100
Community Resilience55.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

175 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 63 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 130 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 51 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 88 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 103 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 80 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 12 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 97 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 129 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 117 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 60 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 88 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 46 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 77 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 35 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 141 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 72 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 70 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 57 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

219 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 42 fatalities, 625 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 86 km 5
May 2, 1953 EF4 71 km 4
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 43 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 71 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 24 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 94 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 25 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 7 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 70 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 81 km 1
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 89 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIMNEY TOPS 2 (14,998 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 21 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 47 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 58 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 28 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 73 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 61 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 76 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 42 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 16 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 70 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 40 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 81 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 66 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 88 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.8 in
March 47°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in

Oliver Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.1").

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