Spring City, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Rhea County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,299
Population
830/sq mi density
$35,957
Median Income
$27,135 per capita
$151,600
Home Value
$282,640 Zillow
$645
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$35,957 median income, 13.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$151,600 home value, $645/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Spring City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 773 ft (236 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 830/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6864°N, 84.8642°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rhea County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 49.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Spring City has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.1").