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Iron City, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lawrence County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
226
Population
328/sq mi density
$17,500
Median Income
$17,349 per capita
$54,700
Home Value
$193,001 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$17,500 median income, 9.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$54,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
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 | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 38°F (3°C) | 4.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.7 in |
Iron City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.5").