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Jacks Creek, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Chester County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
14 Population 14/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
352 Violent Crime/100K 2,175 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jacks Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation527 ft (161 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates35.4691°N, 88.5146°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChester County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"
63% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.5 / 100
Community Resilience45.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

225 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 115 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 137 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 138 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 119 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 112 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 131 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 135 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 108 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 147 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 143 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 116 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 106 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 108 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 113 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 139 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 112 km
Apr 23, 1994 7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.2 149 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 127 km
Aug 18, 2017 8 km SSE of Marston, Missouri M3.2 146 km
Dec 18, 2009 9 km SE of Marston, Missouri M3.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

412 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 159 fatalities, 1,413 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 53 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 30 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 39 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 47 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 55 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 35 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 92 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 71 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 94 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 13 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 87 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 98 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 48 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 44 km 9
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 62 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 96 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 78 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 81 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 93 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 (1,977 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 82 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,298 100 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 88 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 1,239 88 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,152 78 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15 1,126 78 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX 1,058 78 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 85 km
2012 UNNAMED 965 82 km
2012 UNNAMED 947 86 km
2022 1686 COUNTY ROAD 202 933 76 km
2014 C-31 BOONE ROAD 911 100 km
2019 UNNAMED 857 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 825 78 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 70 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 52 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 84 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 17-1 RX 724 84 km
2021 PRENTISS CR 1331 713 87 km
2015 UNNAMED 686 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in

Jacks Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.1").

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