Strawberry Plains, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Jefferson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,531 Population 604/sq mi density
$77,855 Median Income $29,325 per capita
$180,000 Home Value $298,956 Zillow
$676 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$77,855 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,000 home value, $676/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Strawberry Plains 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. 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)

Geography

Elevation997 ft (304 m)
Area4.2 sq mi (10.9 km²)
Population Density604/sq mi
Coordinates36.0643°N, 83.6452°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.8"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 3.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.90"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.90"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood
Good Days %91.0%
Unhealthy Days1

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0464 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.6 / 100
Community Resilience24.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

166 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 M4.2 131 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 66 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 100 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 53 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 51 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 94 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 102 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 69 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 73 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 27 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 50 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 54 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 137 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 109 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 88 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 123 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 123 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 90 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 126 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 90 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 1 276 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

167 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 347 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 70 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 75 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 85 km 2
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 86 km 7
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 75 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 55 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 60 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 80 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 49 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 73 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 58 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 73 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 89 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF2 80 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 44 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 85 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 100 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 69 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 66 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 55 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 63 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 89 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 70 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 87 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 65 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 65 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 69 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 85 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 67 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.3 in
May 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 3.6 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Strawberry Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.9").

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