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Riceville, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · McMinn County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
776
Population
356/sq mi density
$44,440
Median Income
$25,621 per capita
$198,400
Home Value
$298,559 Zillow
$731
Median Rent
45.1% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
202
Violent Crime/100K
1,414 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,440 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$198,400 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
202 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Riceville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 872 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 356/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3895°N, 84.6989°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McMinn County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 59.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.7 / 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 Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in |
Riceville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.5").