La Vergne, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Davidson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
38,944 Population 1,575/sq mi density
$80,418 Median Income $31,573 per capita
$273,700 Home Value $345,288 Zillow
$1,714 Median Rent 32.7% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
469 Violent Crime/100K 1,837 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$80,418 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$273,700 home value, $1,714/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
469 violent crimes/100K (23% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.7% bachelor's degree or higher
La Vergne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area25.3 sq mi (65.5 km²)
Population Density1,575/sq mi
Coordinates36.0222°N, 86.5594°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDavidson County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.02"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median50.0
RatingGood
Good Days %51.6%
Unhealthy Days6

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0469 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.59 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.50 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.3 / 100
Community Resilience58.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively High
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 10, 2024.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 149 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 111 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 115 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 131 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 131 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 123 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 112 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 121 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 143 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 115 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 64 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 116 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 148 km
Sep 9, 2000 10 km NNW of Kimball, Tennessee M2.6 124 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 25 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 133 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 27 km
Feb 29, 2024 9 km NNW of Graysville, Tennessee M2.6 140 km
Mar 10, 2024 14 km W of Graysville, Tennessee M2.6 134 km
Jul 1, 2015 9 km S of Powells Crossroads, Tennessee M2.6 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

550 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 129 fatalities, 1,677 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 82 km 19
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 39 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 28 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 33 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 10
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 70 km 3
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 97 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 94 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 61 km 1
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 100 km 16
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 39 km 5
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 80 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 44 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 38 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 16 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 39 km 0
May 5, 2003 EF3 84 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,236 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 99 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in

La Vergne has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.4").

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