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Lawrenceburg, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lawrence County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,732 Population 926/sq mi density
$41,458 Median Income $26,258 per capita
$158,100 Home Value $234,952 Zillow
$768 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
460 Violent Crime/100K 3,926 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$41,458 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$158,100 home value, $768/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
460 violent crimes/100K (21% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Lawrenceburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation914 ft (279 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (32.8 km²)
Population Density926/sq mi
Coordinates35.2497°N, 87.3325°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportMaury County Regional (MRC)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.2 / 100
Community Resilience18.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 21, 2023.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 117 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 132 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 106 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 115 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 35 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 35 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 44 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 33 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 40 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 132 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 97 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 141 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 62 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 77 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 72 km
Jan 15, 2016 8 km ENE of Natural Bridge, Alabama M2.6 126 km
Jul 31, 1999 3 km SSW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 89 km
Jul 31, 1999 5 km SW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 90 km
Feb 10, 2002 5 km NNE of Glen Allen, Alabama M2.6 147 km
Sep 9, 2000 10 km NNW of Kimball, Tennessee M2.6 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

549 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 138 fatalities, 2,179 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 63 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 66 km 16
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 88 km 28
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 72 km 2
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 95 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 87 km 3
May 5, 1999 EF4 64 km 3
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 96 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 31 km 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 54 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 91 km 21
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 84 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 11
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 78 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 69 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 94 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 58 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 50 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 76 km 1
Nov 29, 2016 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,264 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 98 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 98 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,845 100 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,826 100 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,620 100 km
2022 BK TAPSVILLE 1,494 100 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,080 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,075 96 km
2021 BK TELEPHONE 1,022 100 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,004 96 km
2011 FORD 984 96 km
2022 BK BEULAH 974 96 km
2024 BNK LEOLA RX 971 97 km
2006 UNNAMED 963 98 km
2015 UNNAMED 841 98 km
2024 BNK TELEPHONE RX 834 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 810 92 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 49 km
2006 UNNAMED 777 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in

Lawrenceburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.5").

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