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Linden, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Perry County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,385 Population 1,371/sq mi density
$57,212 Median Income $22,610 per capita
$80,000 Home Value $163,815 Zillow
$689 Median Rent 32.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
38 Violent Crime/100K 413 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$57,212 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,000 home value, $689/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
38 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Linden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 2.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation512 ft (156 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density1,371/sq mi
Coordinates35.6123°N, 87.8430°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportMaury County Regional (MRC)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 2.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.83"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.6 / 100
Community Resilience11.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

27 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.3. Most recent: M2.7 on Jan 23, 2024.

Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 150 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 116 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 94 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 94 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 102 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 94 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 106 km
Aug 9, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M2.8 150 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 140 km
Jan 23, 2024 5 km WNW of Trimble, Tennessee M2.7 144 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 49 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 132 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 132 km
May 27, 1998 1 km S of Rutherford, Tennessee M2.6 117 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 139 km
Jul 31, 1999 5 km SW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 138 km
Jul 31, 1999 3 km SSW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 138 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 98 km
Feb 8, 2020 13 km S of Moulton, Alabama M2.5 149 km
Jan 15, 2020 3 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M2.5 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

434 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 51 fatalities, 998 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 47 km 3
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 91 km 2
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 92 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 56 km 3
May 5, 1999 EF4 8 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 94 km 6
May 18, 1995 EF4 76 km 3
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 92 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 99 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 57 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 76 km 1
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 90 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 86 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
Nov 26, 2001 EF3 80 km 2
May 27, 2000 EF3 80 km 0
Jan 22, 1999 EF3 57 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 99 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 12 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 50 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 28 km
1996 UNNAMED 523 60 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 37 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 5.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.8 in

Linden has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.4").

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