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Cookeville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Putnam County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
35,544 Population 994/sq mi density
$48,501 Median Income $27,875 per capita
$263,800 Home Value $313,119 Zillow
$885 Median Rent 31.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 298 sunny days/yr
352 Violent Crime/100K 3,046 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,501 median income, 2.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$263,800 home value, $885/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cookeville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.0 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,079 ft (329 m)
Area35.8 sq mi (92.6 km²)
Population Density994/sq mi
Coordinates36.1469°N, 85.5127°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPutnam County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
65 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.0"
58% above US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.79"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.0 / 100
Community Resilience47.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

117 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 137 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 103 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 147 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 42 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 132 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 96 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 144 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 128 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 131 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 145 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 89 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 142 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 122 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 91 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 117 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 131 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 149 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 127 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 135 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

392 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 118 fatalities, 1,040 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 14 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 90 km 4
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 57 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 57 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 41 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 14 km 10
May 2, 1953 EF4 96 km 4
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 77 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 79 km 22
May 11, 2003 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 46 km 4
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 83 km 7
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 84 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 48 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 8 km 0
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,675 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 73 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 43 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 95 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 85 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 77 km
2016 WHITE OAK CIRCLE 3,182 85 km
2016 SR116-DEVONIA 3,077 99 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 72 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,355 65 km
2000 DARROW RDG 2,265 71 km
2000 SCHOOLHOUS 2,155 100 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 33 km
1987 LAUREL RDG 1,969 91 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB A 1,886 88 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 66 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 93 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 34 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,491 81 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,301 72 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,289 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.4 in

Cookeville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.4").

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