Atoka, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Tipton County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
10,237
Population
844/sq mi density
$86,922
Median Income
$37,228 per capita
$283,500
Home Value
$350,873 Zillow
$1,279
Median Rent
24.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
139
Violent Crime/100K
501 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$86,922 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$283,500 home value, $1,279/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Atoka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 367 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 844/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4259°N, 89.7844°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tipton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 59 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in |
Atoka has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.6").