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Bartlett, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Shelby County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
56,998 Population 1,765/sq mi density
$100,660 Median Income $41,963 per capita
$283,700 Home Value $318,220 Zillow
$1,658 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
315 Violent Crime/100K 1,755 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$100,660 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$283,700 home value, $1,658/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
315 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
37.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Bartlett enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation322 ft (98 m)
Area26.7 sq mi (69.1 km²)
Population Density1,765/sq mi
Coordinates35.2342°N, 89.8203°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyShelby County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.2"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 2.8"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.59"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)11.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.26 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.21 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.1 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.6 / 100
Community Resilience57.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

288 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 M4.5 149 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 73 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 70 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 107 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 80 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 74 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 77 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 112 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 78 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 80 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 106 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 72 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 104 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 91 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 80 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 49 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 138 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 112 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 102 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 63 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 198 fatalities, 1,728 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 90 km 8
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 72 km 9
May 4, 2003 EF4 78 km 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 94 km 6
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 78 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 81 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 94 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 91 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 43 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 76 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 25 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 92 km 9
May 2, 2010 EF3 75 km 3
May 2, 2008 EF3 64 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 95 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 44 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 62 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake - - 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 87 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 71 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 71 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 88 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 74 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 92 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 91 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 86 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 89 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 75 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 92 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 83 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 75 km
2011 HOLLY SPRINGS RX 1,780 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,668 89 km
2024 HSRD 47 1 2 RX 1,634 77 km
2015 BURN BLOCK 58 PISGAH RD 1,464 86 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.6 in Wettest
May 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.4 in

Bartlett has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").

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