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Finger, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Chester County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
600 Population 382/sq mi density
$55,556 Median Income $20,997 per capita
$92,800 Home Value $158,625 Zillow
$655 Median Rent 13.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
352 Violent Crime/100K 2,175 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$55,556 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,800 home value, $655/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Finger enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation505 ft (154 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (4.0 km²)
Population Density382/sq mi
Coordinates35.3570°N, 88.6170°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChester County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"
63% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.5 / 100
Community Resilience45.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

218 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 148 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 134 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 117 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 122 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 135 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 114 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 146 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 132 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 134 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 143 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 102 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 147 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 119 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 104 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 108 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 143 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 118 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 115 km
Apr 23, 1994 7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.2 146 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

410 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 155 fatalities, 1,329 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 56 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 42 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 31 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 42 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 67 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 34 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 97 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 81 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 79 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 28 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 91 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 34 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 29 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 64 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 81 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 68 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 100 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 88 km 6
May 4, 2003 EF3 32 km 0
Jan 22, 1999 EF3 87 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 94 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 94 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 89 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 97 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 88 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 97 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 67 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 97 km
2011 HOLLY SPRINGS RX 1,780 90 km
2024 HSRD 47 1 2 RX 1,634 87 km
2015 BURN BLOCK 58 PISGAH RD 1,464 96 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,298 85 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 73 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,259 95 km
2015 BURN BLOCK 61 COLLIER RD 1,254 95 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB41 1,254 96 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 35/37/38 1,243 94 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 1,239 73 km
2010 COMP 61 1,227 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in

Finger has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.1").

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