Lenox, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dyer County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
322 Population 128/sq mi density
$76,164 Median Income $22,810 per capita
60°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,164 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lenox 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. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation294 ft (90 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density128/sq mi
Coordinates36.0876°N, 89.4973°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDyer County County
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.87"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.64"

Air Quality

AQI Median31.0
RatingGood
Good Days %82.4%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.2 / 100
Community Resilience58.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very 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)

Earthquake History

396 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 119 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 62 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 145 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 65 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 77 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 99 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 41 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 7 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 88 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 139 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 150 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 142 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 43 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 13 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 100 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 109 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 79 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 7 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 63 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 19 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

571 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 184 fatalities, 1,686 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 55 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 73 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 76 km 11
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 97 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 79 km 6
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 66 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 29 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 22 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 71 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 65 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 28 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 21 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 29 km 17
May 26, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 76 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 22 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 100 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 81 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 4 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 42 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake - - 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.6 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 60°F (16°C) 5.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 5.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.2 in

Lenox has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (2.6").

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