Tazewell, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Claiborne County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
2,864
Population
660/sq mi density
$41,852
Median Income
$25,657 per capita
$163,900
Home Value
$220,650 Zillow
$748
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
297
Violent Crime/100K
1,273 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$41,852 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$163,900 home value, $748/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
297 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Tazewell experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. The area receives 7.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,431 ft (436 m) |
| Area | 4.3 sq mi (11.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 660/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4625°N, 83.5670°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Claiborne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 96.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0457 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 42.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Tazewell has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.1").