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Adamsville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hardin County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,621 Population 561/sq mi density
$50,833 Median Income $25,698 per capita
$188,000 Home Value $181,150 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
276 Violent Crime/100K 1,244 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,833 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$188,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
276 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Adamsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation485 ft (148 m)
Area6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²)
Population Density561/sq mi
Coordinates35.2375°N, 88.3784°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHardin County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.8 / 100
Community Resilience41.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

89 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 4, 2025.

Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 142 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 146 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 138 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 127 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 144 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 130 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 132 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 141 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 139 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 143 km
Apr 7, 2014 8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 143 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 100 km
Jun 6, 1995 5 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 147 km
Nov 29, 1996 3 km ESE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 149 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 107 km
Jul 7, 2001 7 km E of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.0 148 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 147 km
May 27, 1995 11 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.0 141 km
May 1, 2015 southeastern Missouri M2.9 144 km
Apr 3, 1992 4 km NE of Central, Tennessee M2.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

458 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 126 fatalities, 1,289 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 33 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 66 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 9 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 67 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 56 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 59 km 6
May 18, 1995 EF4 86 km 3
May 7, 1971 EF4 99 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 81 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 39 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 55 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 41 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 39 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 88 km 3
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 89 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 91 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF3 57 km 0
Jan 22, 1999 EF3 92 km 1
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 93 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 92 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 72 km
2011 HOLLY SPRINGS RX 1,780 94 km
2024 HSRD 47 1 2 RX 1,634 93 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,298 97 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 80 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 1,239 79 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,220 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,152 68 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 56-1 RX 1,149 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,144 97 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15 1,126 68 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 55 SOUTH 1,071 94 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX 1,058 68 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 87 km
2014 C-47 LIBERTY ROAD 967 93 km
2012 UNNAMED 965 72 km
2012 UNNAMED 947 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.7 in

Adamsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.2").

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