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Huntingdon, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Benton County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
4,413 Population 373/sq mi density
$49,421 Median Income $27,558 per capita
$128,900 Home Value $187,418 Zillow
$1,004 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
26 Violent Crime/100K 1,288 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$49,421 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,900 home value, $1,004/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
26 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Huntingdon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.9 km²)
Population Density373/sq mi
Coordinates36.0061°N, 88.4173°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBenton County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.43"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.4 / 100
Community Resilience15.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively 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

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

May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 141 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 110 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 96 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 135 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 132 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 98 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 137 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 121 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 93 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 115 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 115 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 127 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 116 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 139 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 117 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 120 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 144 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 146 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 112 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

463 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 209 fatalities, 1,831 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 95 km 3
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 83 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 83 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 54 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 77 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 66 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 63 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 69 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 33 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 70 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 77 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 48 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 77 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 70 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 96 km 38
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 77 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 60 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 100 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 56 km 6
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 67 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 83 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 80 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 76 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 96 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 91 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.3 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Huntingdon has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.4").

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