Clifton, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Wayne County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
2,632
Population
473/sq mi density
$44,286
Median Income
$12,569 per capita
$126,900
Home Value
$162,293 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,286 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,900 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Clifton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 477 ft (145 m) |
| Area | 5.6 sq mi (14.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 473/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3773°N, 87.9912°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Wayne County County |
| Nearest Airport | Maury County Regional (MRC) 47 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 43.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 8.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | Driest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
Clifton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and November the driest (4.2").