Townsend, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Blount County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
570
Population
286/sq mi density
$84,155
Median Income
$38,424 per capita
$332,800
Home Value
$408,749 Zillow
$1,317
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
188
Violent Crime/100K
1,505 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$84,155 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$332,800 home value, $1,317/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
39.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Townsend experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 47.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,076 ft (328 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 286/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6763°N, 83.7530°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Blount County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 47.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 60.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 1.1 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.07 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.17 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 24.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 6.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.6 in |
Townsend has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 36°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.3").