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Lynchburg, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Moore County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
6,611 Population 51/sq mi density
$66,687 Median Income $37,193 per capita
$259,300 Home Value $339,331 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
561 Violent Crime/100K 4,008 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$66,687 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$259,300 home value, $746/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
561 violent crimes/100K (48% above avg)
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Lynchburg 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 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.3 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) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,003 ft (306 m)
Area129.2 sq mi (334.7 km²)
Population Density51/sq mi
Coordinates35.2889°N, 86.3587°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMoore County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.3"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 1.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.38"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score9.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.5 / 100
Community Resilience34.8 / 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 Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

95 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 111 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 65 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 106 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 146 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 129 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 87 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 140 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 128 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 140 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 97 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 46 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 115 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 144 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 112 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 124 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 138 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 141 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 137 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 130 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

598 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 114 fatalities, 1,900 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 91 km 16
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 82 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 85 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 69 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 68 km 2
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 84 km 1
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 56 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 80 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 76 km 21
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 35 km 11
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 96 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 25 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 11 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 68 km 1
May 8, 2024 EF3 99 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 40 km 1
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 85 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 36 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,213 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 79 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 75 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 73 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 67 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 32 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 98 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 79 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 77 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 81 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,173 88 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 86 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 85 km
2016 FOX MOUNTAIN FIRE 1,008 95 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,000 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 963 84 km
2007 STEVENSON 955 62 km
2011 VALENTINE 868 88 km
2004 UNNAMED 826 45 km
2006 UNNAMED 810 81 km
2004 JACKSON 798 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.4 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 5.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in

Lynchburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.5").

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