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Clifton, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Wayne County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,632
Population
473/sq mi density
$44,286
Median Income
$12,569 per capita
$126,900
Home Value
$152,901 Zillow
$713
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
75
Violent Crime/100K
563 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,286 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,900 home value, $713/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
75 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in |
Clifton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.4").