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Darden, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Decatur County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
612 Population 73/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
213 Violent Crime/100K 1,748 property/100K
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Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
213 violent crimes/100K
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Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Darden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation422 ft (129 m)
Area8.4 sq mi (21.7 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates35.6384°N, 88.2261°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDecatur County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 1.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience41.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

160 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 4, 2025.

Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 126 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 129 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 123 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 144 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 132 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 149 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 129 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 126 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 117 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 119 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 145 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 120 km
Nov 29, 1996 3 km ESE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 130 km
Jun 6, 1995 5 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 129 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 83 km
Aug 23, 1999 1 km WSW of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 134 km
Apr 7, 2014 8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 125 km
Dec 18, 2009 9 km SE of Marston, Missouri M3.1 149 km
Jul 31, 2017 4 km N of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 136 km
Jul 7, 2001 7 km E of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.0 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

416 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 120 fatalities, 1,243 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 50 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 58 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 41 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 74 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 29 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 60 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 99 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 98 km 3
May 7, 1971 EF4 69 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 23 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 80 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 98 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 76 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 96 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 87 km 6
May 4, 2003 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 26, 2001 EF3 68 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

7 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 98 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 45 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 52 km
2011 YELLOW CREEK 572 97 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 58 km
1996 UNNAMED 523 80 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in

Darden has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.3").

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