Hohenwald, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lewis County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,790 Population 719/sq mi density
$38,791 Median Income $24,122 per capita
$93,800 Home Value $244,532 Zillow
$802 Median Rent 23.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
278 Violent Crime/100K 1,365 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$38,791 median income, 9.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,800 home value, $802/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
278 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hohenwald enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation978 ft (298 m)
Area5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²)
Population Density719/sq mi
Coordinates35.5515°N, 87.5539°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLewis County County
Nearest AirportMaury County Regional (MRC)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.66"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.81"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience12.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively 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 Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

24 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 13, 2022.

Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 143 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 142 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 74 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 74 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 82 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 70 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 79 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 113 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 57 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 115 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 106 km
May 27, 1998 1 km S of Rutherford, Tennessee M2.6 143 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 116 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 77 km
Jul 31, 1999 3 km SSW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 125 km
Jul 31, 1999 5 km SW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 125 km
Jun 1, 2019 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee M2.6 137 km
Feb 8, 2020 13 km S of Moulton, Alabama M2.5 135 km
Mar 28, 1990 10 km WNW of Hatton, Alabama M2.5 107 km
Mar 28, 1990 10 km WNW of Hatton, Alabama M2.5 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 54 fatalities, 1,239 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 56 km 3
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 68 km 2
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 74 km 3
May 5, 1999 EF4 33 km 3
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 99 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 62 km 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 93 km 1
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 72 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 83 km 3
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 99 km 2
May 8, 2024 EF3 50 km 1
May 8, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 88 km 5
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 91 km 2
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 85 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 68 km 0
May 5, 2003 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCKHOUSE ROAD (791 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 17 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 60 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 17 km
1996 UNNAMED 523 50 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 10 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 5.6 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in Driest
October 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.7 in Wettest

Hohenwald has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and September the driest (3.8").

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