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Childers Hill, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hardin County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
18 Population 15/sq mi density
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
424 Violent Crime/100K 919 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
424 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Childers Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation529 ft (161 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates35.0815°N, 88.3267°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHardin County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Alabama Regional (MSL)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.8 / 100
Community Resilience41.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 8, 2020.

Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 139 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 143 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 148 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 117 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 94 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 149 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 141 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 132 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 105 km
Apr 3, 1992 4 km NE of Central, Tennessee M2.9 135 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 105 km
Jan 16, 2009 8 km NE of Garland, Tennessee M2.8 139 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 118 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 118 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 125 km
Apr 6, 2007 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M2.7 149 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 31 km
Jan 11, 2000 10 km W of Dyersburg, Tennessee M2.7 150 km
Sep 8, 2002 6 km W of Henning, Tennessee M2.7 136 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

461 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 113 fatalities, 1,065 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 32 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 82 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 21 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 80 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 66 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 75 km 6
May 18, 1995 EF4 78 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 73 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 57 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 63 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 45 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 33 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 85 km 3
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 100 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF3 70 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF3 35 km 0
Mar 22, 1991 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 22, 1991 EF3 36 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 88 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 98 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 100 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 85 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 100 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 68 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 100 km
2011 HOLLY SPRINGS RX 1,780 87 km
2024 HSRD 47 1 2 RX 1,634 89 km
2015 BURN BLOCK 58 PISGAH RD 1,464 95 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,298 96 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 76 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,259 95 km
2015 BURN BLOCK 61 COLLIER RD 1,254 95 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB41 1,254 99 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 35/37/38 1,243 98 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 1,239 75 km
2010 COMP 61 1,227 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.8 in

Childers Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.3").

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