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Charlotte, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dickson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,864 Population 459/sq mi density
$57,656 Median Income $27,954 per capita
$232,700 Home Value $339,555 Zillow
$852 Median Rent 28.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
732 Violent Crime/100K 5,405 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$57,656 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$232,700 home value, $852/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
732 violent crimes/100K (93% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Charlotte 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 Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation648 ft (198 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density459/sq mi
Coordinates36.1861°N, 87.3389°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDickson County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.9"
44% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience34.3 / 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)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 137 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 126 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 137 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 137 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 125 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 137 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 129 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 121 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 126 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 149 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 127 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 119 km
May 27, 1998 1 km S of Rutherford, Tennessee M2.6 148 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 59 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 96 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 123 km
Jun 1, 2019 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee M2.6 142 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 144 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 150 km
Jun 14, 1996 6 km E of Saltillo, Tennessee M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

541 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 75 fatalities, 1,280 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 65 km 2
May 5, 1999 EF4 86 km 3
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 88 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 49 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 35 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 99 km 2
May 8, 2024 EF3 71 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 45 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 34 km 5
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 92 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 12 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 53 km 7
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 84 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 88 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 42 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 67 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 97 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 77 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 85 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 77 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 76 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 80 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 89 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

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) 4.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.2 in

Charlotte 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 (3.4").

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