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Oneida, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Scott County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,793 Population 404/sq mi density
$43,506 Median Income $29,178 per capita
$164,000 Home Value $189,319 Zillow
$806 Median Rent 21.3% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
270 Violent Crime/100K 3,132 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,506 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$164,000 home value, $806/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Oneida experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.1 inches. The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Area9.5 sq mi (24.6 km²)
Population Density404/sq mi
Coordinates36.5157°N, 84.5108°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.1"
53% above US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.12"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.0 / 100
Community Resilience6.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 147 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 118 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 111 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 86 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 44 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 135 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 65 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 65 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 111 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 74 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 128 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 99 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 89 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 128 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 110 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 111 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 105 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 114 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 44 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

259 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 64 fatalities, 965 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 51 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 27 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 59 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 10
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 80 km 2
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 55 km 7
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 87 km 4
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 60 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 60 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 77 km 1
May 9, 1988 EF3 69 km 1
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 9 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 34 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 80 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 58 km 7
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (11,817 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 34 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 29 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 48 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 32 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 91 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 49 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 16 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 58 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 24 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 40 km
1991 OTTER 4,923 87 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 69 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 57 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 50 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 58 km
1999 GROUNDHOG 4,258 87 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 41 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.6 in

Oneida has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.5").

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