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Brentwood, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Williamson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
45,272 Population 1,074/sq mi density
$184,720 Median Income $87,589 per capita
$926,700 Home Value $1,367,356 Zillow
$2,497 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
88 Violent Crime/100K 865 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$184,720 median income, 1.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$926,700 home value, $2,497/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
88 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
74.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Brentwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation764 ft (233 m)
Area42.2 sq mi (109.2 km²)
Population Density1,074/sq mi
Coordinates35.9939°N, 86.7708°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilliamson County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0472 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience95.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 21, 2023.

Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 129 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 124 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 121 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 121 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 115 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 103 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 113 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 124 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 70 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 143 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 114 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 13 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 134 km
Sep 9, 2000 10 km NNW of Kimball, Tennessee M2.6 134 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 41 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 145 km
Jun 1, 2019 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee M2.6 88 km
Jun 21, 2023 6 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.5 124 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 148 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

547 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 84 fatalities, 1,538 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 27 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 34 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 14 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 60 km 3
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 95 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 98 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 48 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 90 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 99 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 26 km 5
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 93 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 58 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 36 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 56 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 19 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 34 km 0
May 5, 2003 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MERIWETHER LEWIS (513 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.9 in

Brentwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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