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Christiana, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Rutherford County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,753 Population 536/sq mi density
$94,375 Median Income $35,254 per capita
$350,700 Home Value $413,835 Zillow
$1,489 Median Rent 40.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
534 Violent Crime/100K 3,347 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$94,375 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$350,700 home value, $1,489/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
534 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Christiana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation683 ft (208 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (22.9 km²)
Population Density536/sq mi
Coordinates35.7193°N, 86.4129°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRutherford County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"
52% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.87"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.5 / 100
Community Resilience56.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

53 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 M3.9 113 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 95 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 137 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 143 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 118 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 143 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 131 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 80 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 147 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 110 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 109 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 123 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 150 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 121 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 95 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 89 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 99 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 80 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 28 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

549 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 114 fatalities, 1,585 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 84 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 99 km 4
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 40 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 10 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 49 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 10
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 65 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 59 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 55 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 84 km 1
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 70 km 5
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 80 km 2
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 74 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 74 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 57 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 26 km 0
May 5, 2003 EF3 52 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,213 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 96 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 79 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 94 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 84 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 76 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 76 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 88 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 87 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 85 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 85 km
2004 UNNAMED 826 87 km
2001 UNNAMED 703 84 km
2003 FIRST FIRE 640 90 km
2001 UNNAMED 632 83 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 97 km
1997 UNNAMED 508 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in

Christiana has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.5").

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