Rockwood, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Roane County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,510
Population
687/sq mi density
$37,867
Median Income
$30,304 per capita
$132,100
Home Value
$239,209 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
579
Violent Crime/100K
2,141 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,867 median income, 8.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$132,100 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,012 ft (308 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (20.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 687/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8701°N, 84.6749°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Roane County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Rockwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.5").