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Beersheba Springs, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Grundy County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
610 Population 127/sq mi density
$50,000 Median Income $22,933 per capita
$102,700 Home Value $163,398 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
828 Violent Crime/100K 3,172 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
828 violent crimes/100K (118% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Beersheba Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,850 ft (564 m)
Area4.9 sq mi (12.7 km²)
Population Density127/sq mi
Coordinates35.4590°N, 85.6688°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGrundy County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.2"
66% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.61"
Driest Month (Oct) 4.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score34.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability98.4 / 100
Community Resilience18.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 107 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 98 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 137 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 127 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 46 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 96 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 144 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 66 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 108 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 75 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 133 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 57 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 144 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 71 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 75 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 116 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 41 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 108 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 107 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

470 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 139 fatalities, 1,834 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 79 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 77 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 26 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 97 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 79 km 20
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 89 km 1
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 11
May 2, 1953 EF4 81 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 90 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 64 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 69 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 94 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 86 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 95 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 59 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 86 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 98 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 25 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 93 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 10 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 26 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 41 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 17 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 60 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,491 59 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,301 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 59 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,259 60 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 33 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 19 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 15 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 16 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,173 55 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 22 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 21 km
2016 FOX MOUNTAIN FIRE 1,008 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 5.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 67°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.8 in

Beersheba Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 35°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (4.0").

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