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Kenton, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Obion County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,487
Population
590/sq mi density
$40,993
Median Income
$21,991 per capita
$96,400
Home Value
$144,354 Zillow
$676
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
335
Violent Crime/100K
2,343 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$40,993 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,400 home value, $676/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
335 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Kenton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 590/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2022°N, 89.0180°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Obion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Everett-Stewart Regional (UCY) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 141 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Kenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.4").