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Watauga, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Sullivan County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
631
Population
725/sq mi density
$56,912
Median Income
$34,848 per capita
$128,800
Home Value
$253,652 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$56,912 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,800 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. 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 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.4 in |
Watauga has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").