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South Cleveland, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bradley County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,748
Population
551/sq mi density
$64,607
Median Income
$26,882 per capita
$195,700
Home Value
$305,821 Zillow
$880
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
858
Violent Crime/100K
5,988 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$64,607 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$195,700 home value, $880/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
858 violent crimes/100K (126% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
South Cleveland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.6°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 859 ft (262 m) |
| Area | 14.3 sq mi (37.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 551/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1093°N, 84.9097°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bradley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Richard B Russell Regional - J H Towers Field (RMG) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 73.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in |
South Cleveland has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.5").