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Vonore, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Monroe County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,829 Population 208/sq mi density
$59,563 Median Income $40,146 per capita
$269,200 Home Value $453,686 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 19.2% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
520 Violent Crime/100K 4,613 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,563 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$269,200 home value, $800/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
520 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Vonore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.9 km²)
Population Density208/sq mi
Coordinates35.5972°N, 84.2345°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.67"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.5 / 100
Community Resilience19.9 / 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)

Earthquake History

191 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 23 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 119 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 95 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 30 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 150 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 41 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 104 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 89 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 94 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 90 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 34 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 23 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 25 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 67 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 123 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 16 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 56 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 131 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 56 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

228 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 672 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 18 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 4
May 2, 1953 EF4 50 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 70 km 2
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 100 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 7 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 85 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 58 km 7
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 78 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 15, 1994 EF3 76 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 30 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 47 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 31 km 1
Feb 6, 1986 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 74 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 83 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 83 km
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 94 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 67 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 71 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 95 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 78 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 30 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 77 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 36 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 71 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 66 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 21 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 59 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 73 km
2013 BEAVER DAM 4,336 38 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,888 22 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,854 85 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in

Vonore has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.2").

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