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Burns, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dickson County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,746
Population
497/sq mi density
$67,321
Median Income
$30,924 per capita
$285,600
Home Value
$442,933 Zillow
$913
Median Rent
21.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$67,321 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$285,600 home value, $913/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Burns enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 822 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 497/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0578°N, 87.3204°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dickson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Maury County Regional (MRC) 36 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in |
Burns has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.3").