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Wildwood, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Blount County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,133 Population 455/sq mi density
$55,388 Median Income $27,605 per capita
$195,000 Home Value $320,424 Zillow
$1,451 Median Rent 24.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
737 Violent Crime/100K 5,939 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$55,388 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$195,000 home value, $1,451/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
737 violent crimes/100K (94% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Wildwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation959 ft (292 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.4 km²)
Population Density455/sq mi
Coordinates35.7999°N, 83.8685°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBlount County County
Nearest AirportMc Ghee Tyson (TYS)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.24"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

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 RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.9 / 100
Community Resilience50.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

180 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 30 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 133 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 72 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 84 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 127 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 58 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 50 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 135 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 127 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 68 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 56 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 74 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 15 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 106 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 23 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 93 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 93 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 56 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 93 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 90 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 1 280 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

181 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 329 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 34 km 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 88 km 4
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 99 km 6
Mar 23, 2011 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 71 km 7
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 50 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 42 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 70 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 8, 1974 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 99 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 77 km 0
Nov 30, 2016 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 86 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 62 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCK MOUNTAIN (25,224 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROCK MOUNTAIN 25,224 95 km
2016 CHIMNEY TOPS 2 14,998 35 km
2016 TELLICO 14,172 61 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 66 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 76 km
2016 BOTELER 8,626 83 km
2024 RX - T26 BRUSHY RIDGE 8,324 56 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 66 km
2016 MAPLE SPRINGS 7,696 46 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 94 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 99 km
2016 SILVER MINE 6,082 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 91 km
2001 SHARP 6,039 50 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 62 km
2024 RX - T10 MILLER RIDGE 5,154 48 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 81 km
1987 UNNAMED 4,337 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in

Wildwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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