McKenzie, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Weakley County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,706
Population
896/sq mi density
$35,988
Median Income
$21,956 per capita
$140,200
Home Value
$191,046 Zillow
$669
Median Rent
38.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
286
Violent Crime/100K
732 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$35,988 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$140,200 home value, $669/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
286 violent crimes/100K
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 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 499 ft (152 m) |
| Area | 6.3 sq mi (16.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 896/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1366°N, 88.5071°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Weakley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Everett-Stewart Regional (UCY) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.7 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.4 in |
McKenzie has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.5").