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White Pine, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hamblen County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,557 Population 891/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $29,478 per capita
$196,600 Home Value $253,237 Zillow
$747 Median Rent 20.7% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
85 Violent Crime/100K 3,056 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, $747/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
85 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
White Pine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density891/sq mi
Coordinates36.1013°N, 83.2857°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHamblen County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 8.8"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability66.1 / 100
Community Resilience34.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 117 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 88 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 93 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 51 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 76 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 113 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 116 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 101 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 139 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 66 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 46 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 136 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 77 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 84 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 69 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 106 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 28 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 114 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 27 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1. Most recent: Hugo (1989, Cat 1).

Year Name Category Closest
1989 Hugo Category 2 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

149 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 13 fatalities, 238 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 94 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 44 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 52 km 2
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 87 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 69 km 1
Jul 10, 1980 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 98 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 81 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 64 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 57 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 48 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 83 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 53 km 0
Jun 28, 1976 EF2 88 km 0
Feb 18, 1976 EF2 18 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 67 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (15,138 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 90 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 50 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 100 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 74 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 93 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 89 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 98 km
2016 LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL 6,751 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 86 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 49 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 78 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 68 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,679 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,400 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.6 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 2.5 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 3.4 in
December 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in

White Pine has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.5").

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