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Decaturville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Decatur County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
895 Population 542/sq mi density
$40,500 Median Income $19,961 per capita
$126,800 Home Value $168,960 Zillow
$756 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,500 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $756/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Decaturville 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 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation487 ft (148 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.3 km²)
Population Density542/sq mi
Coordinates35.5819°N, 88.1195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDecatur County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Oct) 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

107 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 M4.0 137 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 140 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 134 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 142 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 137 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 140 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 129 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 131 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 132 km
Apr 7, 2014 8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 136 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 94 km
Aug 23, 1999 1 km WSW of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 145 km
Jun 6, 1995 5 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 141 km
Nov 29, 1996 3 km ESE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 141 km
Jul 31, 2017 4 km N of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 147 km
May 27, 1995 11 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.0 135 km
Jul 7, 2001 7 km E of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.0 139 km
May 1, 2015 southeastern Missouri M2.9 136 km
Jun 25, 2014 8 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M2.9 130 km
Jun 10, 2016 5 km WNW of Ridgely, Tennessee M2.9 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

405 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 113 fatalities, 1,188 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 41 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 38 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 68 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 83 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 18 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 69 km 6
May 18, 1995 EF4 87 km 3
May 7, 1971 EF4 81 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 32 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 85 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 79 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 98 km 6
May 4, 2003 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 26, 2001 EF3 75 km 2
May 27, 2000 EF3 83 km 0
Jan 22, 1999 EF3 52 km 1
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCKHOUSE ROAD (791 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 34 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 43 km
2011 YELLOW CREEK 572 92 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 47 km
1996 UNNAMED 523 69 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.5 in
June 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in

Decaturville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.3").

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