Tellico Plains, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Monroe County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,124
Population
576/sq mi density
$43,859
Median Income
$21,932 per capita
$168,000
Home Value
$262,075 Zillow
$613
Median Rent
28.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
768
Violent Crime/100K
4,866 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$43,859 median income, 7.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$168,000 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
768 violent crimes/100K (102% 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. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 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 55.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.2").