Algood, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Putnam County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,002 Population 978/sq mi density
$40,514 Median Income $24,409 per capita
$179,400 Home Value $279,934 Zillow
$822 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
312 Violent Crime/100K 889 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$40,514 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$179,400 home value, $822/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
312 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Algood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density978/sq mi
Coordinates36.2000°N, 85.4468°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
69 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.0"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.10"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood
Good Days %83.7%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.0 / 100
Community Resilience47.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 130 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 99 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 46 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 128 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 128 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 140 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 98 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 92 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 134 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 120 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 137 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 90 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 125 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 135 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 134 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 132 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 130 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 141 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 148 km
May 29, 1991 5 km N of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M2.9 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

370 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 118 fatalities, 1,042 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 20 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 96 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 48 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 22 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 51 km 10
May 2, 1953 EF4 97 km 4
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 77 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 83 km 22
May 11, 2003 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 46 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 78 km 7
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 44 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 80 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 50 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 14 km 0
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (11,663 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,371 96 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 69 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 35 km
1987 UNNAMED 3,854 99 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 77 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 75 km
2016 WHITE OAK CIRCLE 3,182 78 km
2016 SR116-DEVONIA 3,077 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,793 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,355 58 km
2000 DARROW RDG 2,265 63 km
2000 SCHOOLHOUS 2,155 91 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 26 km
1987 LAUREL RDG 1,969 83 km
2000 MAYBE LATER 1,931 99 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB A 1,886 79 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,782 96 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 5.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in
April 57°F (14°C) 5.4 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 5.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 6.1 in Wettest

Algood has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and October the driest (3.4").

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