Beech Bluff, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Madison County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
511 Population 116/sq mi density
$92,708 Median Income $28,802 per capita
$139,600 Home Value $219,696 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$92,708 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$139,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Beech Bluff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates35.6046°N, 88.6292°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.58"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.53"

Air Quality

AQI Median33.0
RatingGood
Good Days %81.0%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.9 / 100
Community Resilience81.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

303 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 139 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 147 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 145 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 122 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 97 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 124 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 101 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 147 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 94 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 137 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 114 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 119 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 149 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 95 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 132 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 148 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 125 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 88 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 98 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

411 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 168 fatalities, 1,424 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 70 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 23 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 48 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 38 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 64 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 23 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 74 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 54 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 15 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 49 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 80 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 53 km 9
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 81 km 0
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 72 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 74 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 99 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 63 km 6
May 4, 2003 EF3 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 (1,977 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 90 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 96 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 1,239 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,152 86 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15 1,126 86 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX 1,058 86 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 86 km
2012 UNNAMED 965 90 km
2012 UNNAMED 947 96 km
2022 1686 COUNTY ROAD 202 933 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 825 87 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 81 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 70 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 93 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 17-1 RX 724 93 km
2015 UNNAMED 686 93 km
2011 YELLOW CREEK 572 97 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.0 in

Beech Bluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.5").

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