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Big Rock, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Stewart County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
161 Population 94/sq mi density
$78,681 Median Income $48,620 per capita
$204,300 Home Value $222,966 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
139 Violent Crime/100K 974 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,681 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$204,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
139 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Rock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation600 ft (183 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density94/sq mi
Coordinates36.5766°N, 87.7579°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyStewart County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.24"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.3 / 100
Community Resilience15.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

74 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 23, 2024.

Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 115 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 144 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 118 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 126 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 130 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 130 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 112 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 143 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 126 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 117 km
Mar 19, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.2 127 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 136 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 101 km
May 3, 2011 3 km WSW of Wickliffe, Kentucky M3.1 129 km
Aug 7, 1990 5 km SSW of Wyatt, Missouri M3.1 136 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 114 km
Sep 27, 2019 6 km NE of Pinhook, Missouri M3.0 135 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 149 km
Jun 27, 2000 6 km S of Joppa, Illinois M2.9 115 km
May 11, 1998 5 km NW of Bardwell, Kentucky M2.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

517 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 1,184 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 58 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 49 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 63 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 66 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 26 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 85 km 5
May 10, 2016 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 65 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 80 km 3
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 93 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 79 km 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 97 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 22 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 39 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 39 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 21 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 29 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 43 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 56 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 21 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 54 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 23 km
2024 DEAN EAST RX 753 97 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 57 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 32 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 4.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.1 in

Big Rock has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.4").

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