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Dunlap, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Sequatchie County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,546 Population 514/sq mi density
$38,666 Median Income $18,740 per capita
$148,300 Home Value $265,636 Zillow
$890 Median Rent 42.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
446 Violent Crime/100K 2,910 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$38,666 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$148,300 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
446 violent crimes/100K (17% above avg)
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Dunlap 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 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation718 ft (219 m)
Area10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²)
Population Density514/sq mi
Coordinates35.3675°N, 85.3898°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySequatchie County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
48 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.7"
68% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.78"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.2 / 100
Community Resilience20.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

148 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 100 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 129 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 106 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 111 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 111 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 70 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 47 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 83 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 132 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 123 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 41 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 58 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 53 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 92 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 105 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 141 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 53 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 45 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 52 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 70 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

418 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 128 fatalities, 1,416 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 93 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 79 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 4 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 99 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 58 km 20
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 88 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 75 km 10
May 2, 1953 EF4 58 km 4
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 85 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 49 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 67 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 83 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 24, 2010 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 65 km 4
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 98 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 29, 1997 EF3 36 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 88 km
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 85 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 83 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 12 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 83 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 78 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 82 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 86 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 23 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 89 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 77 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 89 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 89 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,806 92 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 21 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 29 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.4 in
February 40°F (4°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.4 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.8 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 5.3 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.8 in

Dunlap has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.8").

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