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Pittman Center, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Sevier County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
521 Population 87/sq mi density
$72,656 Median Income $32,158 per capita
$329,600 Home Value $402,483 Zillow
$832 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
42°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,656 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$329,600 home value, $832/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Pittman Center has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 84.5 inches. The area receives 76.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-4°C) 58°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average42.2°F
22% below US avg
January Average26°F (-4°C)
July Average58°F (14°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,287 ft (392 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density87/sq mi
Coordinates35.7595°N, 83.3885°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySevier County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 84.5"
122% above US avg
Snowfall 76.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0494 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.2 / 100
Community Resilience30.1 / 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)

Earthquake History

164 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 59 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 131 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 85 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 94 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 85 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 142 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 93 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 32 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 67 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 66 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 108 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 55 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 145 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 51 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 134 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 134 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 113 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 31 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 95 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 131 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 2 239 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

162 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 16 fatalities, 281 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 65 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 61 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 73 km 2
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 77 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 93 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 83 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 99 km 1
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 72 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 95 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 86 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF2 84 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 80 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 88 km 0
May 7, 1984 EF2 87 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 28, 1976 EF2 53 km 0
Feb 18, 1976 EF2 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 86 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 13 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 54 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 96 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 81 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 81 km
2016 PINNACLE MOUNTAIN 7,869 99 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 64 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 56 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 29 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 100 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 77 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 92 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 86 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 77 km
2019 COW CAMP 3,786 71 km
2016 CAMP BRANCH 3,234 66 km
2023 PANTHER KNOB 3,170 72 km
2019 JACK DAVIS/DOGWOOD SPRINGS RX 3,120 99 km
2001 LARMAN 3,072 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-4°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.0 in
June 69°F (21°C) 4.6 in
July 58°F (14°C) 5.3 in
August 72°F (22°C) 4.5 in Warmest
September 67°F (19°C) 3.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in

Pittman Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 26°F in January to 72°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.1").

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