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Lavinia, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Carroll County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
77 Population 55/sq mi density
$127,900 Home Value $192,208 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
632 Violent Crime/100K 4,422 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
632 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lavinia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation544 ft (166 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates35.8508°N, 88.6527°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.35"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.3 / 100
Community Resilience32.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 133 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 135 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 144 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 81 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 114 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 118 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 133 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 116 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 84 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 122 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 78 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 99 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 132 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 123 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 108 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 122 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 125 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 95 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 134 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

451 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 226 fatalities, 1,935 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 91 km 3
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 83 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 27 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 72 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 50 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 73 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 36 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 92 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 54 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 27 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 92 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 96 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 34 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 71 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 53 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 62 km 4
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 79 km 9
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 62 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 84 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 42 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 94 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 89 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.4 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.4 in Wettest

Lavinia has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.4").

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