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Ardmore, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lincoln County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,280 Population 272/sq mi density
$55,000 Median Income $33,951 per capita
$160,200 Home Value $258,751 Zillow
$887 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$55,000 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,200 home value, $887/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Ardmore enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation889 ft (271 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.9 km²)
Population Density272/sq mi
Coordinates35.0044°N, 86.8507°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportPryor Field Regional (DCU)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.4 / 100
Community Resilience24.0 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

64 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 125 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 65 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 124 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 130 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 123 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 89 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 127 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 127 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 140 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 93 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 86 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 143 km
Jan 5, 2012 11 km NW of Oakman, Alabama M2.9 148 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 135 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 31 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 30 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 127 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 140 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 19 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 10 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

653 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 158 fatalities, 2,567 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 83 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 38 km 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 90 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 89 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 84 km 2
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 78 km 4
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 100 km 1
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 92 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 57 km 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 25 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 44 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 32 km 11
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 75 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 47 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 30 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 55 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 99 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 69 km 1
May 8, 2024 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 25 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 95 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 88 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,764 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 91 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,602 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 92 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 92 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 82 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 99 km
2015 UNNAMED 2,160 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 92 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 81 km
2024 BNK MILL CREEK RX 1,959 98 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 82 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,845 84 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,826 84 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,819 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.5 in
March 51°F (10°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.6 in

Ardmore has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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