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Central, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carter County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
1,944
Population
552/sq mi density
$42,292
Median Income
$25,164 per capita
$126,700
Home Value
$253,652 Zillow
$889
Median Rent
22.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,292 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,700 home value, $889/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Central enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,571 ft (479 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 552/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3338°N, 82.2969°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Carter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Foothills Regional (MRN) 52 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 83.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 3.4 in |
Central has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").