Brownsville, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Haywood County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
9,634
Population
977/sq mi density
$39,488
Median Income
$21,811 per capita
$119,700
Home Value
$171,025 Zillow
$737
Median Rent
29.8% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
1,015
Violent Crime/100K
2,515 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$39,488 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,700 home value, $737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,015 violent crimes/100K (167% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Brownsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 346 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 977/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5890°N, 89.2579°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Haywood County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.8 in |
Brownsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.3").