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Baxter, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Putnam County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,278 Population 406/sq mi density
$56,806 Median Income $30,883 per capita
$198,800 Home Value $295,208 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 298 sunny days/yr
264 Violent Crime/100K 2,510 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,806 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$198,800 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
264 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Baxter enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density406/sq mi
Coordinates36.1537°N, 85.6349°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
58 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.0"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.79"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.0 / 100
Community Resilience47.8 / 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 Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 147 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 114 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 47 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 136 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 142 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 103 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 132 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 131 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 146 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 97 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 100 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 115 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 136 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 133 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 147 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 146 km
May 29, 1991 5 km N of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M2.9 146 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 136 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 149 km
May 26, 2021 8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

418 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 116 fatalities, 1,078 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 3 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 93 km 4
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 60 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 15 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 51 km 7
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 69 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 68 km 22
May 11, 2003 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 56 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 94 km 7
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 58 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 81 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 56 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 4 km 0
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,675 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 83 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 52 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 96 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 87 km
2016 WHITE OAK CIRCLE 3,182 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 72 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,355 76 km
2000 DARROW RDG 2,265 80 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 43 km
1987 LAUREL RDG 1,969 100 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB A 1,886 96 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 72 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 93 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 42 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,491 88 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,301 83 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,259 86 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 77 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,247 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.4 in

Baxter has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.4").

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