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Dyer, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Weakley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,334 Population 816/sq mi density
$50,962 Median Income $23,585 per capita
$117,600 Home Value $147,609 Zillow
$810 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
181 Violent Crime/100K 1,452 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$50,962 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
181 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dyer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation336 ft (102 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density816/sq mi
Coordinates36.0716°N, 88.9939°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWeakley County County
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Regional (UCY)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.7"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.28"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.4%
Unhealthy Days0

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.3 / 100
Community Resilience38.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

359 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 132 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 93 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 107 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 145 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 118 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 44 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 90 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 84 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 97 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 46 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 141 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 86 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 150 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 86 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 41 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 63 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 105 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 75 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 95 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

521 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 222 fatalities, 1,909 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 48 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 45 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 61 km 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 56 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 16 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 62 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 19 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 88 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 85 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 72 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 74 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 25 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 89 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 19 km 2
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 25 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 79 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 85 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 48 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 3 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 13 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.2 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Dyer has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.3").

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