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Alexandria, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Wilson County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
1,145 Population 946/sq mi density
$48,542 Median Income $22,253 per capita
$213,000 Home Value $291,121 Zillow
$550 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
398 Violent Crime/100K 398 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$48,542 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$213,000 home value, $550/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
398 violent crimes/100K (5% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Alexandria enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation673 ft (205 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density946/sq mi
Coordinates36.0791°N, 86.0381°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilson County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
43% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 10, 2024.

Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 149 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 69 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 123 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 147 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 133 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 124 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 122 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 105 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 148 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 150 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 137 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 142 km
May 15, 2000 3 km N of Cleveland, Tennessee M2.8 144 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 105 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 147 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 105 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 70 km
Oct 22, 2017 9 km SSE of Rockwood, Tennessee M2.8 130 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 148 km
Aug 17, 1991 5 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.7 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 134 fatalities, 1,777 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 35 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 99 km 4
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 81 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 53 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 80 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 42 km 10
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 83 km 5
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 63 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 43 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 71 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 86 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 87 km 4
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 47 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 79 km 1
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,635 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 88 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 76 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 80 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 90 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 93 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 71 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 91 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 66 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 83 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 73 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 75 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 97 km
2001 UNNAMED 703 89 km
1998 UNNAMED 683 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 673 98 km
2003 FIRST FIRE 640 90 km
2001 UNNAMED 632 71 km
2003 UNNAMED 616 83 km
1997 UNNAMED 508 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.3 in

Alexandria has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.5").

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