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Leoma, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lawrence County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
342 Population 180/sq mi density
$59,926 Median Income $31,229 per capita
$289,300 Home Value $256,762 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
881 Violent Crime/100K 5,666 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$59,926 median income, 2.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$289,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
881 violent crimes/100K (132% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Leoma 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

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density180/sq mi
Coordinates35.1581°N, 87.3465°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportMaury County Regional (MRC)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 6.34"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

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 M3.9 113 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 96 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 105 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 27 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 26 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 40 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 30 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 35 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 133 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 101 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 138 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 61 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 68 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 69 km
Jan 15, 2016 8 km ENE of Natural Bridge, Alabama M2.6 116 km
Jul 31, 1999 3 km SSW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 79 km
Jul 31, 1999 5 km SW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 80 km
Feb 10, 2002 5 km NNE of Glen Allen, Alabama M2.6 137 km
Sep 9, 2000 10 km NNW of Kimball, Tennessee M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

553 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 144 fatalities, 2,233 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 62 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 78 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 58 km 16
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 81 km 2
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 85 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 87 km 3
May 5, 1999 EF4 69 km 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 21 km 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 47 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 85 km 21
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 94 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 11
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 94 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 70 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 70 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 95 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 48 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 59 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 73 km 1
Nov 29, 2016 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 98 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 92 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 96 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 96 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 93 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 88 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 99 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 88 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,845 90 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,826 90 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,819 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,620 90 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,603 98 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,562 100 km
2022 BK TAPSVILLE 1,494 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,330 99 km
2024 BNK HOLMES CHAPEL/MT. OLIVE RX 1,302 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 71°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.7 in

Leoma has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.5").

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