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Clarksville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Montgomery County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
171,897 Population 1,718/sq mi density
$66,786 Median Income $31,266 per capita
$236,100 Home Value $316,024 Zillow
$1,215 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 296 sunny days/yr
579 Violent Crime/100K 2,792 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$66,786 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$236,100 home value, $1,215/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
579 violent crimes/100K (52% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarksville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation443 ft (135 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density1,718/sq mi
Coordinates36.5664°N, 87.3452°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMontgomery County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.28"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score87.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.5 / 100
Community Resilience32.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.4. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 147 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 133 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 108 km
Jun 27, 2000 6 km S of Joppa, Illinois M2.9 148 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 84 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 87 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 138 km
Sep 12, 2015 5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky M2.6 130 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 84 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 86 km
Jul 29, 1993 4 km SE of Blandville, Kentucky M2.6 146 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 118 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 90 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 77 km
Oct 2, 1992 5 km S of Joppa, Illinois M2.6 148 km
Jan 27, 2014 1 km NE of Kevil, Kentucky M2.6 148 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 102 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 107 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 133 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 77 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

560 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 89 fatalities, 1,307 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 78 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 82 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 23 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 86 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 100 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 88 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 11 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 76 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 43 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 56 km 5
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 67 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 18 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 63 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 67 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 92 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 58 km 7
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 45 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 57 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 71 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 71 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 56 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 88 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 64 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 73 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 84 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 88 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 58 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 80 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 60 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 83 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
February 38°F (4°C) 4.3 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in

Clarksville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.4").

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