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Mercer, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Haywood County County
1.8
/5.0
D
Poor
61
Population
35/sq mi density
$9,999
Home Value
$195,559 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
855
Violent Crime/100K
1,140 property/100K
D
Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
855 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Mercer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 35/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4745°N, 89.0394°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Haywood County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very 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 | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 in |
Mercer has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.0").