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Burlison, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Tipton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
360 Population 343/sq mi density
$53,625 Median Income $31,558 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $204,629 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 30.7% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
236 Violent Crime/100K 1,418 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,625 median income, 6.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $860/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Burlison enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches. The area receives 2.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation372 ft (113 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density343/sq mi
Coordinates35.5569°N, 89.7846°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyTipton County County
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 2.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.24"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability73.2 / 100
Community Resilience50.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

346 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 M4.5 113 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 45 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 48 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 45 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 72 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 150 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 86 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 148 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 44 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 77 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 64 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 71 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 142 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 72 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 68 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 43 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 55 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 15 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 47 km
Aug 20, 1994 4 km NE of Black Rock, Arkansas M3.5 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 212 fatalities, 1,758 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 74 km 8
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 85 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 68 km 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 82 km 6
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 50 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 43 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 45 km 1
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 77 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 76 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 80 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 55 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 74 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 11 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 98 km 9
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 28, 2020 EF3 86 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 100 km 3
May 2, 2008 EF3 76 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 43 km 3
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 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,298 ac, 1994).

Year Name Acres Distance
1994 UNNAMED 1,298 84 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 35/37/38 1,243 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,192 96 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 69 km
2014 C-31 BOONE ROAD 911 90 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 37/38 888 99 km
2020 UNNAMED 840 90 km
2005 WAPANOCCA LAKE 725 47 km
1993 UNNAMED 664 95 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 31 619 89 km
1996 UNNAMED 587 96 km
2024 CHEWALLA CREEK 535 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.1 in
May 69°F (20°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Burlison has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (2.9").

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