Gilt Edge, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Tipton County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
503
Population
186/sq mi density
$73,929
Median Income
$31,186 per capita
$178,300
Home Value
$232,406 Zillow
$845
Median Rent
20.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$73,929 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$178,300 home value, $845/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Gilt Edge 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 55.8 inches. The area receives 2.4 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 | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5341°N, 89.8307°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Tipton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arkansas International (BYH) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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 | - | - | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in |
Gilt Edge has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.6").