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Roan Mountain, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carter County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
976
Population
147/sq mi density
$59,539
Median Income
$34,585 per capita
$162,000
Home Value
$230,284 Zillow
52°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
410
Violent Crime/100K
5,802 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,539 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
410 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Roan Mountain experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.8°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,652 ft (808 m) |
| Area | 6.6 sq mi (17.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1867°N, 82.0705°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
Roan Mountain has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and December the driest (3.4").