Watauga, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Sullivan County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
631
Population
725/sq mi density
$56,912
Median Income
$34,848 per capita
$128,800
Home Value
$262,519 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$56,912 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,800 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Watauga enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,524 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 725/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3683°N, 82.2920°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sullivan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 54 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 78.9% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 3.01 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 71.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in |
Watauga has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (2.8").