Gainesboro, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Jackson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,086
Population
696/sq mi density
$45,313
Median Income
$24,088 per capita
$148,500
Home Value
$210,363 Zillow
$803
Median Rent
36.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
222
Violent Crime/100K
1,001 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$45,313 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$148,500 home value, $803/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
13.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gainesboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 662 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 696/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3632°N, 85.6487°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Jackson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 60 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 22.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 93.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 5.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Gainesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and September the driest (3.4").