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Hickman, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Smith County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
353 Population 232/sq mi density
$75,250 Median Income $32,501 per capita
$282,800 Home Value $304,966 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
418 Violent Crime/100K 1,254 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$75,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$282,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
418 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Hickman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.5°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation518 ft (158 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density232/sq mi
Coordinates36.1452°N, 85.9412°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySmith County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience40.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 10, 2024.

Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 141 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 65 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 121 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 118 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 120 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 137 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 112 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 148 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 149 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 141 km
May 15, 2000 3 km N of Cleveland, Tennessee M2.8 143 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 103 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 112 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 81 km
Oct 22, 2017 9 km SSE of Rockwood, Tennessee M2.8 123 km
Aug 17, 1991 5 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.7 143 km
Jan 7, 2018 2 km W of Indian Springs, Georgia M2.7 149 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 143 km
Jun 10, 2018 11 km NNE of Decatur, Tennessee M2.7 125 km
Apr 11, 2015 2 km E of Dayton, Tennessee M2.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 130 fatalities, 1,616 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 25 km 19
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 92 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 65 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 90 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 36 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 7
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 91 km 5
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 57 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 44 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 77 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 96 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 80 km 4
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 84 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,635 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 78 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 79 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 70 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 88 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 97 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 65 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 90 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,247 93 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 67 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 91 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 85 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 73 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 75 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 87 km
2003 UNNAMED 828 97 km
2021 GOULDSTOWN ROAD 761 90 km
2001 UNNAMED 703 93 km
1998 UNNAMED 683 73 km
2000 UNNAMED 673 89 km
2003 FIRST FIRE 640 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in

Hickman has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.5").

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