Mountain City
City in Tennessee, United States
Overview
Mountain City, Tennessee is a charming small town set in the Appalachian Highlands, known for its scenic beauty, friendly community, and access to outdoor recreation. It offers a relaxing escape, rich with local culture and natural wonders.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Tennessee
Population
2,415
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
36.47°, -81.80°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
82
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
45
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
91
Monthly Cost
$1,735
Local Cost
$980
Local Income
$2,450
Cashless
45
English
100
Temperature
11.2°C
Summer Avg
20.9°C
Winter Avg
0.9°C
Record High
35.0°C
Record Low
-20.7°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
1206 mm
Internet Speed
266 Mbps
Upload
15 Mbps
Latency
33 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
1
Walk Score
1
Footways
2.0
Airport
VJI
Distance
31 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 3 tests. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 67/100.