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Chapel Hill, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Marshall County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,531 Population 399/sq mi density
$77,826 Median Income $37,429 per capita
$276,700 Home Value $383,229 Zillow
$1,150 Median Rent 20.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
392 Violent Crime/100K 783 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,826 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$276,700 home value, $1,150/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
392 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Chapel Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation689 ft (210 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density399/sq mi
Coordinates35.6280°N, 86.6969°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportMaury County Regional (MRC)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.0"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience35.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 10, 2024.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 111 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 122 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 132 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 144 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 91 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 136 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 86 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 86 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 78 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 67 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 75 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 146 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 92 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 39 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 121 km
Aug 17, 1991 5 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.7 136 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 129 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 125 km
Jun 27, 2020 6 km WSW of Chickamauga, Georgia M2.7 149 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

597 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 89 fatalities, 1,641 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 20 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 25 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 100 km 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 94 km 1
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 37 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 11
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 99 km 3
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 54 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 60 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 28 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 74 km 1
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 65 km 5
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 70 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 75 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 90 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 77 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 90 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 44 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,271 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 81 km
2004 UNNAMED 826 93 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 89 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in

Chapel Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.5").

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