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Gleason, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Weakley County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,179 Population 529/sq mi density
$58,906 Median Income $29,089 per capita
$83,700 Home Value $146,471 Zillow
$668 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
367 Violent Crime/100K 1,540 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$58,906 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$83,700 home value, $668/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
367 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Gleason 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 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density529/sq mi
Coordinates36.2174°N, 88.6107°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWeakley County County
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Regional (UCY)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.35"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.3 / 100
Community Resilience38.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

342 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 137 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 116 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 138 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 145 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 78 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 121 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 81 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 103 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 124 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 78 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 92 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 75 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 142 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 97 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 111 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 86 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 87 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 111 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 114 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

510 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 160 fatalities, 1,619 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 56 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 64 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 86 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 95 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 75 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 100 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 52 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 22 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 54 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 56 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 72 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 61 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 57 km 2
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 59 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 82 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 41 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 40 km 2
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 52 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 65 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 84 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 76 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 73 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 93 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 73 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 99 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 69 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 79 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Gleason has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.3").

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