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Martin, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Weakley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
10,864 Population 875/sq mi density
$41,510 Median Income $23,278 per capita
$177,700 Home Value $208,923 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
172 Violent Crime/100K 3,118 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$41,510 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$177,700 home value, $808/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
172 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Martin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation397 ft (121 m)
Area12.7 sq mi (32.9 km²)
Population Density875/sq mi
Coordinates36.3379°N, 88.8514°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWeakley County County
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Regional (UCY)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.7"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.08"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.3 / 100
Community Resilience38.7 / 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 Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

348 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 113 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 91 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 129 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 118 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 141 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 60 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 105 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 62 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 78 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 58 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 108 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 67 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 57 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 127 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 77 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 93 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 66 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 65 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 106 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 65 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

562 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 183 fatalities, 1,816 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 30 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 73 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 92 km 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 84 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 39 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 85 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 31 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 59 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 54 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 91 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 46 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 93 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 47 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 44 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 85 km 3
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 65 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 34 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 80 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 88 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 82 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 94 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 84 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 81 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.1 in

Martin has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.5").

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