Sneedville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hancock County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,649 Population 717/sq mi density
$23,482 Median Income $16,308 per capita
$97,900 Home Value $172,851 Zillow
$614 Median Rent 37.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
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Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$23,482 median income, 12.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$97,900 home value, $614/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Sneedville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.8 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,210 ft (369 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density717/sq mi
Coordinates36.5357°N, 83.2100°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.94"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.73"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.0 / 100
Community Resilience9.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

131 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 69 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 130 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 47 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 74 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 30 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 83 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 125 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 114 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 112 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 54 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 118 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 115 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 111 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 86 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 67 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 66 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 70 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 31 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 66 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 73 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 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

137 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 13 fatalities, 242 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 66 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 66 km 6
May 9, 1988 EF3 49 km 1
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 42 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 53 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 83 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 34 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 96 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 95 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 6 km 0
Feb 18, 1976 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 94 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 60 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF2 52 km 1
Mar 11, 1963 EF2 60 km 1
Jun 3, 1962 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 8, 1957 EF2 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (18,013 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 94 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 41 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 70 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 68 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 52 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,099 81 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,047 100 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 50 km
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 93 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 72 km
2016 LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL 6,751 47 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,628 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 70 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.7 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in

Sneedville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.7").

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