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Pleasant Hill, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · White County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
546 Population 335/sq mi density
$48,393 Median Income $28,221 per capita
$170,400 Home Value $300,452 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
847 Violent Crime/100K 8,555 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$48,393 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$170,400 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
847 violent crimes/100K (123% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Pleasant Hill experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.3°F
2% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,816 ft (554 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density335/sq mi
Coordinates35.9739°N, 85.2020°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWhite County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.5"
51% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.26"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.74"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability63.0 / 100
Community Resilience33.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

167 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 M4.1 120 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 117 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 118 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 73 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 25 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 119 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 137 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 94 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 66 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 100 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 112 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 88 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 59 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 57 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 115 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 127 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 148 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 131 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 131 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

356 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 96 fatalities, 1,196 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 47 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 73 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 62 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 34 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 77 km 10
May 2, 1953 EF4 63 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 12 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 55 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 96 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 75 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 86 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 72 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 42 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 88 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (11,663 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 78 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 41 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 45 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,854 86 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 44 km
2016 WHITE OAK CIRCLE 3,182 63 km
2016 SR116-DEVONIA 3,077 73 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 100 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,793 76 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 62 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,355 51 km
2000 DARROW RDG 2,265 63 km
2016 SR116 2,222 82 km
2000 SCHOOLHOUS 2,155 92 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
May 62°F (17°C) 5.6 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 5.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in

Pleasant Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 35°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.7").

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