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Chewalla, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · McNairy County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
171 Population 128/sq mi density
$98,194 Median Income $28,042 per capita
$74,500 Home Value $161,019 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
574 Violent Crime/100K 3,577 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$98,194 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$74,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
574 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chewalla 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 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 1.0 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 Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation456 ft (139 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates35.0209°N, 88.6427°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcNairy County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.4 / 100
Community Resilience29.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very 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

67 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 4, 2025.

Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 146 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 143 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 118 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 149 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 124 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 137 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 146 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 128 km
Apr 7, 2014 8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 150 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 110 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 77 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 136 km
May 27, 1995 11 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.0 146 km
Apr 3, 1992 4 km NE of Central, Tennessee M2.9 119 km
Jun 25, 2014 8 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M2.9 139 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 133 km
Sep 27, 1997 9 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M2.9 148 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 133 km
Jun 14, 2015 8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M2.8 149 km
Feb 9, 2017 9 km NW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M2.8 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

447 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 128 fatalities, 1,219 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 61 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 42 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 76 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 66 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 90 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 66 km 6
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 47 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 64 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 96 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 41 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 22 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 90 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 56 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 86 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 77 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF3 57 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMP 109 3,663 99 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 60 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 69 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 69 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 59 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 71 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 99 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 89 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 75 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 58 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 71 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 92 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 39 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 73 km
2014 C-109 1,863 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.8 in

Chewalla has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.1").

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