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
$159,261 Zillow
$810
Median Rent
23.9% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
387
Violent Crime/100K
645 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,962 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $810/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
387 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Dyer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 336 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 816/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0716°N, 88.9939°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Weakley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Everett-Stewart Regional (UCY) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.7 / 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)
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 | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in |
Dyer has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.7").