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Camden, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Benton County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,664 Population 645/sq mi density
$48,700 Median Income $26,213 per capita
$123,600 Home Value $184,263 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
56 Violent Crime/100K 868 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,700 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$123,600 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
56 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Camden 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

Elevation435 ft (133 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density645/sq mi
Coordinates36.0663°N, 88.1046°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Regional (UCY)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 2.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.51"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

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

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

Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 121 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 123 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 148 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 124 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 138 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 120 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 143 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 125 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 129 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 131 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 150 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 149 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 135 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 142 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 123 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 117 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 121 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 110 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 133 km
Sep 27, 2019 4 km WSW of Howardville, Missouri M3.3 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

465 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 65 fatalities, 1,024 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 94 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 90 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 81 km 0
May 5, 1999 EF4 58 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 88 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 96 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 61 km 3
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 97 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 65 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 77 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 63 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 99 km 2
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 80 km 4
May 10, 2016 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 86 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 83 km 6
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 83 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
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 49 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 67 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 70 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 90 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 64 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 61 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 67 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 97 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 77 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 83 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.6 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.5 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.1 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 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

Camden has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.4").

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