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Sunbright, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Morgan County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
785 Population 222/sq mi density
$56,058 Median Income $20,678 per capita
$130,000 Home Value $197,871 Zillow
$694 Median Rent 21.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,058 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,000 home value, $694/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sunbright enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.8°F
3% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,396 ft (426 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²)
Population Density222/sq mi
Coordinates36.2427°N, 84.6800°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMorgan County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
49 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.4"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 4.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.51"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score19.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability47.8 / 100
Community Resilience11.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

160 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 100 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 139 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 62 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 106 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 111 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 98 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 42 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 144 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 79 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 85 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 84 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 100 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 94 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 72 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 106 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 77 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 78 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 136 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 83 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

266 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 95 fatalities, 1,120 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 89 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 36 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 44 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 77 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 5
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 99 km 2
May 2, 1953 EF4 81 km 4
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 54 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 25 km 7
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 55 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 68 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 52 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 46 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 92 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 92 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (11,663 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 27 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 49 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 69 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 35 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 76 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 48 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 41 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 29 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 36 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 43 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,194 64 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 63 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,907 69 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,854 31 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 37 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,571 57 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.9 in

Sunbright has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.5").

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