Rutledge, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Grainger County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,521
Population
275/sq mi density
$41,000
Median Income
$28,087 per capita
$152,300
Home Value
$280,460 Zillow
$568
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
163
Violent Crime/100K
1,226 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$41,000 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$152,300 home value, $568/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
163 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rutledge 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 47.4 inches. The area receives 10.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,026 ft (313 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2744°N, 83.5327°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Grainger County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in |
Rutledge has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.7").