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Erin, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Houston County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,212 Population 311/sq mi density
$34,500 Median Income $26,230 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $211,109 Zillow
$527 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
155 Violent Crime/100K 1,243 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$34,500 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, $527/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
155 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Erin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation472 ft (144 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.6 km²)
Population Density311/sq mi
Coordinates36.3163°N, 87.7008°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHouston County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
59 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.8"
44% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.8 / 100
Community Resilience30.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

60 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 23, 2024.

Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 131 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 134 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 142 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 145 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 130 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 144 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 141 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 134 km
Mar 19, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.2 142 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 129 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 124 km
May 3, 2011 3 km WSW of Wickliffe, Kentucky M3.1 145 km
Aug 7, 1990 5 km SSW of Wyatt, Missouri M3.1 150 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 140 km
Sep 27, 2019 6 km NE of Pinhook, Missouri M3.0 148 km
Jan 31, 2007 3 km N of Bardwell, Kentucky M2.9 134 km
Mar 21, 1994 7 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M2.9 145 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 118 km
Jun 27, 2000 6 km S of Joppa, Illinois M2.9 137 km
May 11, 1998 5 km NW of Bardwell, Kentucky M2.9 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

520 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 1,159 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 99 km 2
May 5, 1999 EF4 85 km 3
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 84 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 53 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 64 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 79 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 94 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 35 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 69 km 5
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 83 km 7
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 92 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 77 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 34 km 0
Nov 26, 2001 EF3 50 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 32 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 66 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 65 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 45 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 52 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 70 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 83 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 44 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 82 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 43 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 86 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 85 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 57 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 100 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.3 in

Erin has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.4").

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