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Auburntown, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Cannon County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
326 Population 562/sq mi density
$75,714 Median Income $32,102 per capita
$221,800 Home Value $319,612 Zillow
$1,088 Median Rent 18.5% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
549 Violent Crime/100K 914 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$75,714 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,800 home value, $1,088/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
549 violent crimes/100K (44% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Auburntown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation730 ft (223 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density562/sq mi
Coordinates35.9526°N, 86.0935°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCannon County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.91"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.62"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.8 / 100
Community Resilience28.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 10, 2024.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 139 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 68 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 120 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 122 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 122 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 121 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 137 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 92 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 140 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 144 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 127 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 148 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 148 km
May 15, 2000 3 km N of Cleveland, Tennessee M2.8 138 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 102 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 133 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 128 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 137 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 92 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 125 fatalities, 1,856 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 46 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 91 km 4
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 71 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 41 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 73 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 48 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 7
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 100 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 86 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 90 km 1
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 81 km 5
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 76 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 52 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 73 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 80 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 28 km 0
May 5, 2003 EF3 88 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 90 km 4
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 76 km 1
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 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 91 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 68 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 90 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 93 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 87 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 83 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 73 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 97 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 86 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 59 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 80 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 76 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 67 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 69 km
2003 UNNAMED 828 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 703 80 km
1998 UNNAMED 683 78 km
2003 FIRST FIRE 640 82 km
2001 UNNAMED 632 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in

Auburntown has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.6").

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