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Blanche, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lincoln County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
168 Population 29/sq mi density
$63,375 Median Income $25,396 per capita
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,375 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Blanche enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation911 ft (278 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates35.0437°N, 86.7533°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportHuntsville International-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.42"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.4 / 100
Community Resilience24.0 / 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 Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

69 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 M4.6 119 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 60 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 120 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 115 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 122 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 79 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 122 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 121 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 100 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 94 km
May 4, 2007 4 km SSW of Jasper, Alabama M3.0 147 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 136 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 128 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 40 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 40 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 118 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 26 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 26 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 20 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

680 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 164 fatalities, 2,616 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 92 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 47 km 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 82 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 85 km 14
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 80 km 2
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 93 km 1
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 87 km 4
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 85 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 66 km 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 35 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 45 km 21
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 98 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 24 km 11
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 82 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 54 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 20 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 45 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 67 km 1
May 8, 2024 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BK OWL CREEK (2,838 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,710 99 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 100 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,114 100 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 89 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 90 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,845 93 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,826 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,819 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,620 90 km
2021 BK CLIFTY FORK 1,612 99 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,603 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,562 97 km
2022 BK TAPSVILLE 1,494 92 km
2024 BNK HOLMES CHAPEL/MT. OLIVE RX 1,302 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 58 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,230 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.6 in

Blanche has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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