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McKenzie, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Weakley County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
5,706 Population 896/sq mi density
$35,988 Median Income $21,956 per capita
$140,200 Home Value $183,128 Zillow
$669 Median Rent 38.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
418 Violent Crime/100K 1,561 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$35,988 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$140,200 home value, $669/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
418 violent crimes/100K (10% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher
McKenzie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²)
Population Density896/sq mi
Coordinates36.1366°N, 88.5071°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWeakley County County
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Regional (UCY)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.35"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

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

333 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 M4.8 150 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 128 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 150 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 93 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 129 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 87 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 116 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 131 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 87 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 105 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 84 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 149 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 106 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 119 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 98 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 99 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 101 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 139 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 118 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

476 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 167 fatalities, 1,581 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 68 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 60 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 98 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 83 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 82 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 70 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 60 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 26 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 58 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 63 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 62 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 69 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 64 km 2
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 68 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 48 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 91 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 49 km 2
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 61 km 1
May 4, 2003 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 62 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 87 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 76 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 74 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 98 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 73 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 68 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 96 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.4 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.4 in Wettest

McKenzie has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.3").

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