Oliver Springs, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Anderson County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
3,384
Population
585/sq mi density
$38,295
Median Income
$22,065 per capita
$149,600
Home Value
$251,432 Zillow
59°F
Avg Temperature
58
Violent Crime/100K
1,516 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$38,295 median income, 8.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$149,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 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. 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 41.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 902 ft (275 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 585/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0399°N, 84.3285°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Anderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 24 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 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 59.7 inches, with February being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.3").