Medon, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Madison County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
243
Population
245/sq mi density
$57,375
Median Income
$30,367 per capita
$116,900
Home Value
$206,838 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$57,375 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,900 home value, $850/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Medon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 462 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4521°N, 88.8627°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Madison County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 33.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 81.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.0 in |
Medon has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.5").