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Ethridge, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lawrence County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
671 Population 583/sq mi density
$54,911 Median Income $19,638 per capita
$190,000 Home Value $268,786 Zillow
$939 Median Rent 26.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
409 Violent Crime/100K 2,045 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$54,911 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$190,000 home value, $939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
409 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ethridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation979 ft (298 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density583/sq mi
Coordinates35.3218°N, 87.3013°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportMaury County Regional (MRC)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.2 / 100
Community Resilience18.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 21, 2023.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 119 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 130 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 114 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 123 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 41 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 42 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 48 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 36 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 45 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 130 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 92 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 141 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 66 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 85 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 73 km
Jan 15, 2016 8 km ENE of Natural Bridge, Alabama M2.6 135 km
Jul 31, 1999 3 km SSW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 97 km
Jul 31, 1999 5 km SW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 98 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 77 km
Sep 9, 2000 10 km NNW of Kimball, Tennessee M2.6 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

567 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 138 fatalities, 2,413 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 66 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 73 km 16
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 96 km 28
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 64 km 2
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 90 km 3
May 5, 1999 EF4 63 km 3
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 89 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 39 km 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 60 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 95 km 21
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 76 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 11
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 85 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 68 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 92 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 42 km 1
May 8, 2024 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 77 km 1
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 100 km 5
Nov 29, 2016 EF3 100 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (810 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 810 97 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 47 km
2006 UNNAMED 777 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 69 km
1999 CHERRY HILL 659 99 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 33 km
1996 UNNAMED 523 38 km
2014 HIGHWAY 77 518 91 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 26 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in

Ethridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.5").

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