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
$267,289 Zillow
$807
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
322
Violent Crime/100K
1,634 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,692 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,200 home value, $807/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
322 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. Annual precipitation totals 58.7 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
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
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 | 42°F (5°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Dayton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.6").