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Adams, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Montgomery County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
655 Population 274/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $46,031 per capita
$200,000 Home Value $441,614 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 21.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
71 Violent Crime/100K 1,510 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $1,100/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
71 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Adams enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation561 ft (171 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density274/sq mi
Coordinates36.5828°N, 87.0651°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.28"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.5 / 100
Community Resilience32.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.0. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 109 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 83 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 88 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 140 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 139 km
Sep 12, 2015 5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky M2.6 136 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 84 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 75 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 81 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 73 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 101 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 110 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 109 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 133 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 77 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

533 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 88 fatalities, 1,215 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 94 km 2
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 85 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 75 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 16 km 3
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 36 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 54 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 47 km 5
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 71 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 86 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 69 km 22
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 66 km 3
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 39 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 39 km 7
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 62 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 71 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 92 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 82 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 81 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 89 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 79 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 82 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 85 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in

Adams has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.1").

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