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Centerville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hickman County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,543 Population 329/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $25,886 per capita
$205,100 Home Value $240,523 Zillow
$849 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
281 Violent Crime/100K 1,712 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$205,100 home value, $849/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
281 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Centerville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation719 ft (219 m)
Area10.8 sq mi (27.9 km²)
Population Density329/sq mi
Coordinates35.8262°N, 87.4383°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHickman County County
Nearest AirportMaury County Regional (MRC)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.71"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.3 / 100
Community Resilience15.6 / 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 Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 13, 2022.

Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 147 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 99 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 99 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 103 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 101 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 90 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 109 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 87 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 142 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 120 km
May 27, 1998 1 km S of Rutherford, Tennessee M2.6 143 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 99 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 57 km
Jun 1, 2019 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee M2.6 133 km
Aug 6, 1997 7 km WNW of Loretto, Tennessee M2.5 80 km
Mar 28, 1990 10 km WNW of Hatton, Alabama M2.5 138 km
Mar 28, 1990 10 km WNW of Hatton, Alabama M2.5 138 km
Mar 19, 2011 9 km SSE of New Market, Alabama M2.5 146 km
Jun 14, 1996 6 km E of Saltillo, Tennessee M2.5 81 km
Apr 22, 2002 3 km NW of Trenton, Tennessee M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

480 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 64 fatalities, 1,379 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 86 km 3
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 54 km 2
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 99 km 3
May 5, 1999 EF4 52 km 3
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 85 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 92 km 3
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 50 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 75 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 97 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 46 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 83 km 4
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 58 km 5
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 81 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 52 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 44 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 89 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 42 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 49 km
1996 UNNAMED 523 82 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 34 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.7 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.4 in

Centerville has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.3").

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