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Sevierville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Sevier County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
18,105 Population 744/sq mi density
$55,106 Median Income $28,787 per capita
$264,000 Home Value $408,752 Zillow
$1,000 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr
644 Violent Crime/100K 4,952 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,106 median income, 1.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$264,000 home value, $1,000/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
644 violent crimes/100K (70% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Sevierville 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 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 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 (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days310 days/yr

Geography

Elevation891 ft (272 m)
Area24.2 sq mi (62.8 km²)
Population Density744/sq mi
Coordinates35.8897°N, 83.5799°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySevier County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.84"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.72"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0494 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability58.2 / 100
Community Resilience30.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

172 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 147 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 53 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 117 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 72 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 69 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 81 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 122 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 73 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 54 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 47 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 42 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 134 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 100 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 51 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 73 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 112 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 121 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 121 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 9 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 2 261 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

175 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 329 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 58 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 83 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 71 km 6
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 64 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 93 km 7
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 98 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 76 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 62 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 80 km 1
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 52 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 89 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 78 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 61 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF2 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CHIMNEY TOPS 2 (14,998 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 24 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 66 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 81 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 74 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 92 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 78 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 64 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 91 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 71 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 85 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 45 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 78 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 72 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 72 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 85 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 3.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in

Sevierville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.7").

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