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Bell Buckle, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bedford County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
654 Population 1,282/sq mi density
$83,452 Median Income $31,484 per capita
$321,400 Home Value $431,040 Zillow
$1,406 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$83,452 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$321,400 home value, $1,406/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Bell Buckle enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation859 ft (262 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,282/sq mi
Coordinates35.5908°N, 86.3538°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBedford County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"
59% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.62"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.1 / 100
Community Resilience26.6 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

82 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 139 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 99 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 92 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 129 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 105 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 136 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 137 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 117 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 65 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 143 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 140 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 135 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 145 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 143 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 141 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 141 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 103 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 109 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 103 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

565 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 116 fatalities, 1,601 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 90 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 89 km 4
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 48 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 25 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 86 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 67 km 11
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 53 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 44 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 59 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 71 km 1
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 84 km 5
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 67 km 2
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 88 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 89 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 40 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 69 km 0
May 5, 2003 EF3 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,213 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 85 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 71 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 82 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 73 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 61 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 95 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 70 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 79 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 79 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 78 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 78 km
2007 STEVENSON 955 89 km
2004 UNNAMED 826 71 km
2001 UNNAMED 703 74 km
2003 FIRST FIRE 640 80 km
2001 UNNAMED 632 77 km
2004 UNNAMED 631 99 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 100 km
1997 UNNAMED 508 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
March 49°F (10°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in Warmest, Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in

Bell Buckle has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.6").

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