Dickson, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dickson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
16,246
Population
792/sq mi density
$69,074
Median Income
$36,801 per capita
$263,100
Home Value
$345,539 Zillow
$999
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
471
Violent Crime/100K
2,356 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$69,074 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$263,100 home value, $999/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
471 violent crimes/100K (24% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Dickson 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 54.1 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 835 ft (255 m) |
| Area | 20.0 sq mi (51.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 792/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0633°N, 87.3688°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dickson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Maury County Regional (MRC) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.1 in |
Dickson has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.5").