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Lexington, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Henderson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
7,943
Population
675/sq mi density
$49,253
Median Income
$25,621 per capita
$173,200
Home Value
$209,906 Zillow
$758
Median Rent
21.7% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
583
Violent Crime/100K
3,082 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,253 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$173,200 home value, $758/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
583 violent crimes/100K (53% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Lexington enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.8 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.2°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 478 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6421°N, 88.3753°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Henderson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 61.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in |
Lexington has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.2").