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Dayton, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bledsoe County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
7,191
Population
846/sq mi density
$56,692
Median Income
$25,846 per capita
$152,200
Home Value
$256,924 Zillow
$807
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
270
Violent Crime/100K
2,659 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$56,692 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,200 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
270 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dayton 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 63.1 inches. The area receives 4.3 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 | 688 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 846/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4954°N, 85.0087°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Bledsoe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Ghee Tyson (TYS) 61 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in |
Dayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and October the driest (3.5").