Red Bank, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hamilton County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
11,960 Population 1,823/sq mi density
$61,788 Median Income $42,766 per capita
$246,100 Home Value $308,574 Zillow
$1,118 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature
396 Violent Crime/100K 1,189 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,788 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$246,100 home value, $1,118/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
396 violent crimes/100K (4% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Bank enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation746 ft (227 m)
Area6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²)
Population Density1,823/sq mi
Coordinates35.1117°N, 85.2962°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportRichard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG)
53 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.34"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median48.0
RatingGood
Good Days %54.4%
Unhealthy Days3

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0469 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score93.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.4 / 100
Community Resilience77.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 75 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 128 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 96 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 106 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 124 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 48 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 76 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 130 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 47 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 136 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 79 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 32 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 92 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 94 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 64 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 62 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 119 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 24 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 54 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

422 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 111 fatalities, 1,488 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 83 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 66 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 29 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 28 km 4
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 93 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 70 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 93 km 4
May 19, 1973 EF4 83 km 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 65 km 4
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 92 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 19 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 52 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 64 km 4
Jan 30, 2013 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 12 km 0
Dec 22, 2011 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 89 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 68 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 66 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 27 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 66 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 94 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 59 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 80 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 74 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 51 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 79 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 65 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 78 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 82 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 61 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 59 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,884 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,806 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in Wettest
April 62°F (17°C) 4.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 81°F (27°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.7 in
September 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.6 in Driest
November 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 5.3 in

Red Bank has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 42°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.6").

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