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Atwood, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carroll County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,230 Population 711/sq mi density
$36,583 Median Income $17,764 per capita
$86,900 Home Value $157,973 Zillow
$796 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
118 Violent Crime/100K 3,656 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$36,583 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$86,900 home value, $796/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
118 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Atwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density711/sq mi
Coordinates35.9747°N, 88.6689°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.3 / 100
Community Resilience32.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

341 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 123 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 134 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 145 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 75 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 105 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 112 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 121 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 114 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 77 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 109 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 72 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 131 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 94 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 104 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 110 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 109 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 109 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 123 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 98 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

462 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 219 fatalities, 1,847 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 70 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 37 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 86 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 60 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 81 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 48 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 90 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 47 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 15 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 80 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 83 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 47 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 48 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 83 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 56 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 92 km 9
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 56 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 92 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 41 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 97 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 96 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 91 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.3 in

Atwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.2").

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