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Tellico Plains, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Monroe County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,124
Population
576/sq mi density
$43,859
Median Income
$21,932 per capita
$168,000
Home Value
$241,655 Zillow
$613
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
651
Violent Crime/100K
2,389 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$43,859 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$168,000 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
651 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Tellico Plains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 865 ft (264 m) |
| Area | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 576/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3665°N, 84.2981°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 60.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 78.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 19.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively 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 Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.0 in |
Tellico Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.4").