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Cumberland City, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Houston County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
475 Population 95/sq mi density
$38,125 Median Income $14,037 per capita
$114,300 Home Value $236,927 Zillow
$814 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
649 Violent Crime/100K 1,623 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,300 home value, $814/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
649 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Cumberland City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation564 ft (172 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.0 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates36.3797°N, 87.6399°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHouston County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.8 / 100
Community Resilience30.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 23, 2024.

Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 133 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 136 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 144 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 147 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 131 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 149 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 143 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 136 km
Mar 19, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.2 144 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 123 km
May 3, 2011 3 km WSW of Wickliffe, Kentucky M3.1 147 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 136 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 132 km
Mar 21, 1994 7 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M2.9 147 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 109 km
Jun 27, 2000 6 km S of Joppa, Illinois M2.9 137 km
May 11, 1998 5 km NW of Bardwell, Kentucky M2.9 139 km
Jan 31, 2007 3 km N of Bardwell, Kentucky M2.9 136 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 111 km
Aug 9, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M2.8 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

536 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,220 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 99 km 2
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 97 km 0
May 5, 1999 EF4 94 km 3
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 84 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 46 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 65 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 81 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 90 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 26 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 76 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 66 km 5
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 83 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 94 km 3
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 78 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 95 km 1
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 33 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 63 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 63 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 43 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 50 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 67 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 79 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 42 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 78 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 42 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 94 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 82 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 55 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.2 in

Cumberland City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.4").

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