Memphis, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Shelby County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
629,063
Population
2,171/sq mi density
$51,211
Median Income
$32,314 per capita
$157,100
Home Value
$145,335 Zillow
$1,123
Median Rent
32.9% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
2,508
Violent Crime/100K
6,966 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$51,211 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,100 home value, $1,123/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,508 violent crimes/100K (560% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Memphis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 315 ft (96 m) |
| Area | 324.0 sq mi (839.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,171/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1090°N, 89.9675°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Shelby County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 5 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 55.0 |
| Rating | Moderate |
| Good Days % | 34.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 9 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0466 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 11.5 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.26 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.21 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 99.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 57.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively High |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
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 | - | - | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 5.5 in |
Memphis has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (3.0").