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Milan, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Gibson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,194 Population 916/sq mi density
$45,608 Median Income $25,513 per capita
$121,400 Home Value $178,503 Zillow
$802 Median Rent 31.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
552 Violent Crime/100K 2,548 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,608 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,400 home value, $802/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
552 violent crimes/100K (45% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Milan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.7°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation416 ft (127 m)
Area8.9 sq mi (23.1 km²)
Population Density916/sq mi
Coordinates35.9120°N, 88.7540°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyGibson County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.2"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score85.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.4 / 100
Community Resilience54.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 121 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 126 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 136 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 110 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 70 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 105 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 123 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 107 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 73 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 111 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 67 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 123 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 88 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 98 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 115 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 113 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 123 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 113 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 116 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 240 fatalities, 2,004 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 72 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 28 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 83 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 50 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 84 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 39 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 43 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 83 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 18 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 90 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 92 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 45 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 74 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 97 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 51 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 42 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 84 km 9
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 51 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 94 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 82 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.3 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.3 in

Milan has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.2").

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