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Fowlkes, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Crockett County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
898
Population
430/sq mi density
$43,813
Median Income
$22,120 per capita
$81,400
Home Value
$161,560 Zillow
$712
Median Rent
27.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
1,273
Violent Crime/100K
8,091 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$43,813 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,400 home value, $712/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,273 violent crimes/100K (235% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fowlkes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 430/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9720°N, 89.3879°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Crockett County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arkansas International (BYH) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 81.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.9 / 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 | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| 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 | — | — | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Fowlkes has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").