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Clarksburg, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carroll County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,011 Population 406/sq mi density
$73,661 Median Income $26,339 per capita
$143,800 Home Value $159,453 Zillow
$769 Median Rent 15.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$73,661 median income, 11.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,800 home value, $769/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarksburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°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 54.8 inches. The area receives 1.5 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 Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation530 ft (162 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density406/sq mi
Coordinates35.8705°N, 88.3937°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.3 / 100
Community Resilience32.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

315 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 124 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 137 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 102 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 145 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 139 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 104 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 134 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 99 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 121 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 129 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 131 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 130 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 150 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 119 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 148 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 131 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 121 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 101 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 94 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

443 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 206 fatalities, 1,875 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 80 km 3
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 95 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 47 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 67 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 69 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 54 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 55 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 74 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 41 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 85 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 92 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 33 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 85 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 75 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 83 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 88 km 9
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 83 km 0
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 68 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 61 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 97 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 93 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 89 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 69 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 81 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 84 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.4 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Clarksburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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