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Pine Crest, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carter County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,173 Population 1,126/sq mi density
$54,900 Median Income $33,098 per capita
$181,100 Home Value $275,034 Zillow
$735 Median Rent 21.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,900 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$181,100 home value, $735/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pine Crest enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,702 ft (519 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density1,126/sq mi
Coordinates36.2932°N, 82.3089°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarter County County
Nearest AirportFoothills Regional (MRN)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.0"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability83.1 / 100
Community Resilience17.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

93 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 M4.2 115 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 120 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 113 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 119 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 63 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 90 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 128 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 94 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 111 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 117 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 116 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 97 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 149 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 96 km
Aug 4, 2007 12 km ENE of Lake Lure, North Carolina M3.0 92 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 115 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 48 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 50 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 120 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 1 208 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

128 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 226 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 7, 1998 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 51 km 3
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 53 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 41 km 2
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 11 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF3 71 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 35 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 31 km 2
May 8, 2009 EF2 89 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 79 km 0
May 7, 1998 EF2 81 km 0
May 5, 1989 EF2 68 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 90 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 83 km 0
Feb 18, 1976 EF2 90 km 0
Jan 25, 1975 EF2 72 km 0
Apr 4, 1974 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 35 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF2 58 km 1
Apr 9, 1965 EF2 36 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,138 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 92 km
2000 BRUSHY RIDGE 12,405 61 km
2016 PARTY ROCK 8,572 92 km
2007 LINVILLE COMPLEX (DOBSON KNOB) 7,151 63 km
2016 CHESTNUT KNOB 6,418 95 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 61 km
2014 North Fork Rx 4,934 98 km
1985 UNNAMED 4,610 92 km
2022 LOST BEAR RX FY2022 4,276 66 km
2017 WHITE CREEK 4,166 64 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,789 94 km
2016 CLEAR CREEK 3,493 66 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 63 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,976 61 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,680 79 km
2000 TIPTON HILL 2,661 26 km
2016 HALLS TOP 2,464 88 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,242 52 km
2010 BROWN GAP CREEK-A 2,210 83 km
2013 LOST BEAR EAST 2,167 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.4 in

Pine Crest has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.1").

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