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 Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 406/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1537°N, 85.6349°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nashville International (BNA) 58 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.7 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 43.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.8 / 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)
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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