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Cornersville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Marshall County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,832 Population 314/sq mi density
$63,438 Median Income $28,385 per capita
$219,300 Home Value $304,855 Zillow
$879 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
236 Violent Crime/100K 629 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$63,438 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$219,300 home value, $879/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
236 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Cornersville 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 56.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,024 ft (312 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density314/sq mi
Coordinates35.3634°N, 86.8584°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarshall County County
Nearest AirportMaury County Regional (MRC)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score45.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience35.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

44 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 10, 2024.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 148 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 92 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 144 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 132 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 141 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 91 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 150 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 124 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 131 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 54 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 54 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 136 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 45 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 34 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 43 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 92 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 52 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 110 km
Aug 17, 1991 5 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.7 135 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

587 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 115 fatalities, 2,102 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 76 km 16
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 44 km 2
May 5, 1999 EF4 99 km 3
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 57 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 61 km 1
May 18, 1995 EF4 70 km 3
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 82 km 21
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 62 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 11
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 86 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 35 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 54 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 77 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 30 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 50 km 1
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 90 km 5
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 74 km 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 49 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,271 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 963 90 km
2004 UNNAMED 826 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 810 85 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 777 86 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 72 km
1996 UNNAMED 523 75 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 57 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
March 49°F (10°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in

Cornersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.4").

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