All Countries
Lenox, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dyer County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
322
Population
128/sq mi density
$76,164
Median Income
$22,810 per capita
60°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
1,273
Violent Crime/100K
8,091 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,164 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,273 violent crimes/100K (235% above avg)
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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 294 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 128/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.0876°N, 89.4973°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dyer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Arkansas International (BYH) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.8 / 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)
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) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Lenox has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.2").