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Braden, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Tipton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
297 Population 81/sq mi density
$79,167 Median Income $42,553 per capita
$257,100 Home Value $185,960 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 1,741 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$79,167 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$257,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Braden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation316 ft (96 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates35.3685°N, 89.5718°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTipton County County
Nearest AirportMemphis International (MEM)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.2 / 100
Community Resilience50.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 136 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 74 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 75 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 71 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 87 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 98 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 93 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 71 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 89 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 94 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 86 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 72 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 89 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 79 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 75 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 34 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 121 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 82 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 47 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

495 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 217 fatalities, 1,831 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 100 km 8
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 87 km 9
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 73 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 52 km 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 67 km 6
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 78 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 71 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 89 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 65 km 1
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 89 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 56 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 80 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 55 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 86 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 79 km 17
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 26 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 72 km 9
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 88 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 72 km 3
May 2, 2008 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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 86 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 73 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 74 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 87 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 77 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 100 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 90 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 87 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 78 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 100 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 78 km
2011 HOLLY SPRINGS RX 1,780 88 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,668 92 km
2024 HSRD 47 1 2 RX 1,634 76 km
2015 BURN BLOCK 58 PISGAH RD 1,464 87 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,363 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 69°F (20°C) 5.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.0 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.1 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.4 in

Braden has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.0").

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