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Lakeland, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Shelby County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
14,068
Population
598/sq mi density
$113,843
Median Income
$52,019 per capita
$373,800
Home Value
$443,369 Zillow
$1,611
Median Rent
30.5% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
268
Violent Crime/100K
1,697 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$113,843 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$373,800 home value, $1,611/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
268 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lakeland 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. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.2 inches. The area receives 2.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 290 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 23.9 sq mi (61.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 598/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2628°N, 89.7250°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.26 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.21 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
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 | — | — | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.4 in |
Lakeland has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").