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Dickson, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dickson County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
16,246
Population
792/sq mi density
$69,074
Median Income
$36,801 per capita
$263,100
Home Value
$341,138 Zillow
$999
Median Rent
24.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
713
Violent Crime/100K
4,279 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$69,074 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$263,100 home value, $999/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
713 violent crimes/100K (88% 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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 2.5 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 | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in |
Dickson has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.4").