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Loretto, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lawrence County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,757
Population
465/sq mi density
$51,771
Median Income
$29,114 per capita
$133,000
Home Value
$235,210 Zillow
$684
Median Rent
22.8% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
391
Violent Crime/100K
503 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$51,771 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,000 home value, $684/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
391 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Loretto 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 Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 824 ft (251 m) |
| Area | 3.8 sq mi (9.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 465/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0810°N, 87.4395°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lawrence County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Alabama Regional (MSL) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 69.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 18.9 / 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)
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 |
Loretto 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").