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Middleton, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hardeman County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
752 Population 360/sq mi density
$43,295 Median Income $20,977 per capita
$140,600 Home Value $170,543 Zillow
$785 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$43,295 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$140,600 home value, $785/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Middleton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 1.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation444 ft (135 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density360/sq mi
Coordinates35.0693°N, 88.8942°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHardeman County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 1.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.79"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability93.4 / 100
Community Resilience39.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

191 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 142 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 145 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 131 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 134 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 134 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 137 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 128 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 140 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 141 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 138 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 97 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 141 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 135 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 122 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 105 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 138 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 132 km
Apr 23, 1994 7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.2 144 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 105 km
Aug 23, 1999 1 km WSW of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

471 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 154 fatalities, 1,367 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 81 km 3
Dec 23, 2015 EF4 91 km 9
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 59 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 68 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 52 km 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 57 km 6
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 40 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 69 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 75 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 24 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 96 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 12 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 94 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 40 km 3
May 8, 2008 EF3 91 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 94 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 55 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF3 46 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: COMP 109 (3,663 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 COMP 109 3,663 90 km
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 50 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 53 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 53 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 49 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 119/90/88 2,955 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 56 km
2014 C-84 BAGLEY BOTTOMS 2,766 81 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,645 90 km
2013 MIDWAY CEM PRESCRIBED BURN 2,513 78 km
2013 PUSKUS LAKE 2,271 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 63 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 48 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 56 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,073 80 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 26 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 63 km
2014 C-109 1,863 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,841 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 56 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.7 in

Middleton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.2").

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