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Frankewing, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lincoln County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
83 Population 88/sq mi density
$39,638 Median Income $39,145 per capita
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,638 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
45.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Frankewing enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation699 ft (213 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density88/sq mi
Coordinates35.1944°N, 86.8568°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportMaury County Regional (MRC)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.4 / 100
Community Resilience24.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 136 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 79 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 135 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 127 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 140 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 88 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 138 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 139 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 106 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 113 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 144 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 39 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 39 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 130 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 29 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 19 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 25 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 148 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 89 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 59 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

604 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 141 fatalities, 2,320 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 99 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 58 km 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 63 km 2
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 97 km 4
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 73 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 44 km 1
May 18, 1995 EF4 61 km 3
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 63 km 21
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 39 km 11
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 96 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 67 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 26 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 51 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 61 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 48 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 36 km 1
Nov 29, 2016 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 58 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BK LEOLA/WARREN (2,007 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 68 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,084 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,080 100 km
2024 BNK LEOLA RX 971 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 963 72 km
2007 STEVENSON 955 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 841 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 826 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 810 66 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 777 68 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 76 km
1996 UNNAMED 523 71 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 65 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) 4.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.3 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in

Frankewing has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.4").

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