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Hornsby, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hardeman County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
260 Population 248/sq mi density
$46,696 Median Income $28,004 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $146,871 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
855 Violent Crime/100K 1,140 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,696 median income, 4.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
855 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hornsby enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation383 ft (117 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates35.2287°N, 88.8296°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHardeman County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.4 / 100
Community Resilience39.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
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

205 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 137 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 142 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 118 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 127 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 127 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 123 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 115 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 130 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 135 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 128 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 91 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 134 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 109 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 96 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 121 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 146 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 122 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 117 km
Apr 23, 1994 7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.2 137 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

446 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 174 fatalities, 1,464 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 74 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 49 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 50 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 37 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 91 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 39 km 6
May 7, 1971 EF4 94 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 59 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 51 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 94 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 87 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 14 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 8 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 79 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 58 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 52 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 95 km 6
May 4, 2003 EF3 29 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 38 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

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 70 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 70 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 68 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 73 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 99 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 82 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 66 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 74 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 98 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 45 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 81 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 73 km
2011 HOLLY SPRINGS RX 1,780 69 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,668 82 km
2024 HSRD 47 1 2 RX 1,634 64 km
2015 BURN BLOCK 58 PISGAH RD 1,464 74 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,363 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.5 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.6 in

Hornsby has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.1").

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