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Guys, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · McNairy County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
352 Population 31/sq mi density
$47,083 Median Income $33,841 per capita
$116,500 Home Value $173,493 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
574 Violent Crime/100K 3,577 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$47,083 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,500 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
574 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Guys enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.4°F
12% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation483 ft (147 m)
Area11.7 sq mi (30.4 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates35.0152°N, 88.5349°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMcNairy County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.1"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.02"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score50.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.4 / 100
Community Resilience29.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

47 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on Mar 20, 2025.

Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 149 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 127 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 143 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 132 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 137 km
Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 149 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 79 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 114 km
Aug 7, 2015 16 km W of Millington, Tennessee M3.0 145 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 142 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 149 km
Jun 25, 2014 8 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M2.9 145 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 123 km
Apr 3, 1992 4 km NE of Central, Tennessee M2.9 126 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 124 km
Feb 9, 2017 9 km NW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M2.8 147 km
May 30, 2003 10 km N of Dyersburg, Tennessee M2.8 146 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 143 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 137 km
Jan 16, 2009 8 km NE of Garland, Tennessee M2.8 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

453 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 115 fatalities, 1,187 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 52 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 36 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 80 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 72 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 83 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 70 km 6
May 18, 1995 EF4 96 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 54 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 63 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 49 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 30 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 92 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 64 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 86 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF3 63 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 68 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 78 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 78 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 67 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 79 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 100 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 97 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 83 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 65 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 99 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 48 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 81 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 79 km
2011 HOLLY SPRINGS RX 1,780 67 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,668 82 km
2024 HSRD 47 1 2 RX 1,634 69 km
2015 BURN BLOCK 58 PISGAH RD 1,464 75 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.0 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.8 in

Guys has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.1").

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