Dowelltown, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Smith County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
382 Population 509/sq mi density
$37,917 Median Income $23,628 per capita
$155,100 Home Value $273,742 Zillow
$716 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$37,917 median income, 10.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$155,100 home value, $716/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Dowelltown 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. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation588 ft (179 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density509/sq mi
Coordinates36.0125°N, 85.9426°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySmith County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
49% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.90"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.54"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience40.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very 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 Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 10, 2024.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 147 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 140 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 58 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 112 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 111 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 137 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 113 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 149 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 123 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 97 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 136 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 138 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 148 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 127 km
May 15, 2000 3 km N of Cleveland, Tennessee M2.8 132 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 142 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 94 km
Apr 13, 2014 3 km NE of Englewood, Tennessee M2.8 147 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 147 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

496 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 137 fatalities, 1,803 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 31 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 88 km 4
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 86 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 57 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 87 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 34 km 10
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 96 km 3
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 93 km 5
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 71 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 54 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 82 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 94 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 77 km 4
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,635 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 84 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 90 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 66 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 75 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 93 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 79 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 83 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 61 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,491 98 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,259 97 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 80 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,247 98 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 54 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 78 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 72 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 62 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 63 km
2003 UNNAMED 828 89 km
2021 GOULDSTOWN ROAD 761 96 km
2001 UNNAMED 703 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 5.1 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.3 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 4.8 in
June 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Dowelltown has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.5").

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