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Bruceton, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Benton County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,363 Population 811/sq mi density
$55,962 Median Income $28,367 per capita
$107,700 Home Value $142,390 Zillow
$658 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
286 Violent Crime/100K 1,786 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$55,962 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,700 home value, $658/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
286 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bruceton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation474 ft (144 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density811/sq mi
Coordinates36.0349°N, 88.2466°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Regional (UCY)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.4 / 100
Community Resilience15.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

288 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on May 2, 2025.

Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 111 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 115 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 141 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 112 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 130 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 108 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 130 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 120 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 142 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 123 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 147 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 150 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 124 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 136 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 125 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 104 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 109 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 119 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 129 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

463 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 138 fatalities, 1,584 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 93 km 3
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 94 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 68 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 85 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 91 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 60 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 76 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 83 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 48 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 66 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 76 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 54 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 86 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 92 km 4
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 92 km 4
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 92 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 71 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 57 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 90 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 75 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 95 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 71 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 67 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 71 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 95 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 83 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 87 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Bruceton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.4").

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