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Bransford, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Sumner County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
153 Population 38/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
353 Violent Crime/100K 1,899 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
353 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bransford 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation861 ft (262 m)
Area4.0 sq mi (10.4 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates36.5133°N, 86.2853°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySumner County County
Nearest AirportBowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.35"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0487 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability14.8 / 100
Community Resilience55.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 10, 2024.

Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 115 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 147 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 125 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 131 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 114 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 125 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 89 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 70 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 84 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 116 km
Mar 10, 2024 14 km W of Graysville, Tennessee M2.6 150 km
Jun 1, 2019 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee M2.6 119 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 147 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 100 km
May 20, 2002 9 km NNE of Beersheba Springs, Tennessee M2.5 124 km
Mar 2, 2014 18 km W of Pikeville, Tennessee M2.5 130 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 120 km
Dec 10, 1991 7 km S of Pikeville, Tennessee M2.5 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 130 fatalities, 1,541 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 68 km 19
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 98 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 84 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 10
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 76 km 3
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 77 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 54 km 16
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 71 km 5
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 21 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 16 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 48 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 93 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 88 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 64 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 85 km 0
Jan 22, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 79 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 76 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 80 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 75 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 74 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 78 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 74 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 83 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 78 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 81 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 89 km
2005 UNNAMED 576 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.3 in

Bransford has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.2").

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