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Bethel Springs, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · McNairy County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
746 Population 335/sq mi density
$40,592 Median Income $20,804 per capita
$110,800 Home Value $148,622 Zillow
$547 Median Rent 20.3% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
574 Violent Crime/100K 3,577 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$40,592 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,800 home value, $547/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
574 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bethel Springs 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation491 ft (150 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density335/sq mi
Coordinates35.2341°N, 88.6131°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcNairy County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.4 / 100
Community Resilience29.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very 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

183 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 142 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 128 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 133 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 143 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 125 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 142 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 142 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 108 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 112 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 119 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 131 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 130 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 126 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 122 km
Apr 7, 2014 8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 131 km
Nov 29, 1996 3 km ESE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 136 km
Jun 6, 1995 5 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 134 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 89 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 100 km
Aug 23, 1999 1 km WSW of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

435 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 131 fatalities, 1,255 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 54 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 54 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 30 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 49 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 73 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 45 km 6
May 7, 1971 EF4 94 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 67 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 41 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 34 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 21 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 60 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 71 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 70 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF3 40 km 0
Jan 22, 1999 EF3 99 km 1
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 75 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 27, 1994 EF3 98 km 1
Jun 26, 1994 EF3 61 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 85 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 78 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 87 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 94 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 77 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 87 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 56 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 87 km
2011 HOLLY SPRINGS RX 1,780 79 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,668 93 km
2024 HSRD 47 1 2 RX 1,634 77 km
2015 BURN BLOCK 58 PISGAH RD 1,464 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,298 78 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 63 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,259 85 km
2015 BURN BLOCK 61 COLLIER RD 1,254 85 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB41 1,254 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.6 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.7 in

Bethel Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.1").

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