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Pigeon Forge, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Sevier County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
6,345
Population
459/sq mi density
$53,839
Median Income
$23,857 per capita
$258,700
Home Value
$413,541 Zillow
$953
Median Rent
27.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
736
Violent Crime/100K
5,233 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$53,839 median income, 1.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$258,700 home value, $953/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
736 violent crimes/100K (94% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pigeon Forge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 995 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 13.2 sq mi (34.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 459/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7980°N, 83.5638°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sevier County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0494 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 77.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 30.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in |
Pigeon Forge has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.0").