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Liberty, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Smith County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
367 Population 316/sq mi density
$44,205 Median Income $25,152 per capita
$182,100 Home Value $333,698 Zillow
$758 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
504 Violent Crime/100K 1,915 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$44,205 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$182,100 home value, $758/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
504 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Liberty 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 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation636 ft (194 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density316/sq mi
Coordinates36.0045°N, 85.9778°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountySmith County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.8"
49% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience40.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

70 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 10, 2024.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 146 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 143 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 60 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 114 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 138 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 115 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 123 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 114 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 96 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 138 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 140 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 128 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 149 km
Apr 13, 2014 3 km NE of Englewood, Tennessee M2.8 150 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 148 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 96 km
May 15, 2000 3 km N of Cleveland, Tennessee M2.8 134 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 144 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 139 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

498 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 137 fatalities, 1,798 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 34 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 89 km 4
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 83 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 53 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 84 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 37 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 10
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 94 km 3
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 90 km 5
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 72 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 53 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 79 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 39 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 90 km 0
May 5, 2003 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 80 km 4
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 85 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,635 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 87 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 91 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 66 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 78 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 93 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 81 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 83 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 63 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,259 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 81 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 56 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 79 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 73 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 63 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 65 km
2003 UNNAMED 828 92 km
2021 GOULDSTOWN ROAD 761 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 703 80 km
1998 UNNAMED 683 70 km
2001 UNNAMED 679 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in

Liberty has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.5").

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