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Brownsville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Haywood County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
9,634 Population 977/sq mi density
$39,488 Median Income $21,811 per capita
$119,700 Home Value $162,228 Zillow
$737 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
1,617 Violent Crime/100K 3,524 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$39,488 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,700 home value, $737/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,617 violent crimes/100K (326% 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.0°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation346 ft (105 m)
Area10.2 sq mi (26.4 km²)
Population Density977/sq mi
Coordinates35.5890°N, 89.2579°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHaywood County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.31"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.3 / 100
Community Resilience72.4 / 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)

Earthquake History

341 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 M4.5 121 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 85 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 92 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 71 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 145 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 65 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 144 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 132 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 111 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 71 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 72 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 118 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 134 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 63 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 75 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 82 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 150 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 73 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 144 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

511 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 211 fatalities, 1,741 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 100 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 95 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 37 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 22 km 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 34 km 6
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 89 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 55 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 86 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 57 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 69 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 99 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 71 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 48 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 44 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 57 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 89 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 72 km 17
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 63 km 9
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 54 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 59 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 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,152 ac, 2017).

Year Name Acres Distance
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 95 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 98 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 99 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 99 km
2024 HSRD 47 1 2 RX 1,634 93 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,298 78 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 85 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB41 1,254 98 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 35/37/38 1,243 94 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 1,239 85 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,192 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,152 82 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 21-1 RX 1,126 98 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15 1,126 82 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX 1,058 82 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 58 km
2014 C-47 LIBERTY ROAD 967 94 km
2012 UNNAMED 965 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.3 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.3 in
June 76°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Brownsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.0").

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