Surgoinsville, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hawkins County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
2,246
Population
392/sq mi density
$47,500
Median Income
$27,281 per capita
$170,000
Home Value
$235,917 Zillow
$1,013
Median Rent
40.4% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$170,000 home value, $1,013/mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Surgoinsville 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 Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4724°N, 82.8609°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hawkins County County |
| Nearest Airport | Asheville Regional (AVL) 74 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
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 (13°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 |
Surgoinsville 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").