Gallaway, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Fayette County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
541
Population
93/sq mi density
$30,750
Median Income
$17,626 per capita
$204,900
Home Value
$407,325 Zillow
$410
Median Rent
32.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$30,750 median income, 22.6% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.9 / 5.0
$204,900 home value, $410/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Gallaway enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 277 ft (84 m) |
| Area | 6.1 sq mi (15.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 93/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3209°N, 89.6081°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively 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 | - | - | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in |
Gallaway has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.1").