Iron City, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lawrence County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
226
Population
328/sq mi density
$17,500
Median Income
$17,349 per capita
$54,700
Home Value
$201,828 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$17,500 median income, 21.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$54,700 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Iron City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 662 ft (202 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 328/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0226°N, 87.5855°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 75.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
Iron City has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 41°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.7").