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Essary Springs, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · McNairy County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
80 Population 19/sq mi density
$38,864 Median Income $25,084 per capita
$62,200 Home Value $176,115 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
574 Violent Crime/100K 3,577 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$38,864 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$62,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
574 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
11.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Essary Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation477 ft (145 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates35.0113°N, 88.8025°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcNairy County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.4 / 100
Community Resilience29.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
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 Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

146 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 140 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 145 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 145 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 146 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 138 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 148 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 108 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 115 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 144 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 132 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 146 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 141 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 115 km
Apr 7, 2014 8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 145 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 107 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 74 km
Jun 6, 1995 5 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 147 km
Aug 1, 2025 3 km SW of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.1 144 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 122 km
Feb 11, 1991 2 km NNW of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.0 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

463 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 142 fatalities, 1,328 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 75 km 3
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 95 km 9
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 55 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 75 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 60 km 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 64 km 6
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 37 km 4
Apr 29, 1963 EF4 99 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 70 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 33 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 82 km 16
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 16 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 87 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 42 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 84 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 94 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 65 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF3 53 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMP 109 3,663 89 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 49 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 56 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 56 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 48 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 58 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 81 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 89 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 78 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 64 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 47 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 58 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 81 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 26 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 62 km
2014 C-109 1,863 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 86 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 58 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.8 in

Essary Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.2").

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