Dunlap, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Sequatchie County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
5,546
Population
514/sq mi density
$38,666
Median Income
$18,740 per capita
$148,300
Home Value
$274,021 Zillow
$890
Median Rent
42.1% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
168
Violent Crime/100K
1,040 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.6 / 5.0
$38,666 median income, 8.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$148,300 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
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. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 718 ft (219 m) |
| Area | 10.7 sq mi (27.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 514/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3675°N, 85.3898°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sequatchie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA) 48 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 20.2 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 6.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.8 in | Wettest |
Dunlap has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.8") and October the driest (3.9").