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Dellrose, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lincoln County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
98 Population 43/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dellrose enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation680 ft (207 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates35.1158°N, 86.8035°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportPryor Field Regional (DCU)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.8"
57% above US avg
Snowfall 1.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.42"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.4 / 100
Community Resilience24.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 128 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 69 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 128 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 121 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 130 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 83 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 129 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 130 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 99 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 106 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 136 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 39 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 38 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 124 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 143 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 26 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 21 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 20 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 140 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 84 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

639 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 156 fatalities, 2,451 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 95 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 51 km 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 93 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 89 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 72 km 2
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 91 km 4
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 79 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 38 km 1
May 18, 1995 EF4 63 km 3
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 54 km 21
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 90 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 31 km 11
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 88 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 60 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 21 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 47 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 58 km 1
May 8, 2024 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 26 km 1
Nov 29, 2016 EF3 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BK OWL CREEK (2,838 ac, 2020).

Year Name Acres Distance
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 97 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 95 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 94 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,845 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,826 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,620 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,603 99 km
2022 BK TAPSVILLE 1,494 97 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 62 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,230 99 km
2021 BK KEY MILL 1,217 97 km
2024 BNK KEY MILL RX 1,210 97 km
2021 BK HICKORY GROVE A 1,207 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,125 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,114 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,107 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,084 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,080 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.6 in

Dellrose has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").

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