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Miston, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dyer County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
99 Population 71/sq mi density
60°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
114 Violent Crime/100K 1,876 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
114 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Miston 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 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.1°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation268 ft (82 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates36.1604°N, 89.4940°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDyer County County
Nearest AirportArkansas International (BYH)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score86.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.2 / 100
Community Resilience58.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

398 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 111 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 55 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 137 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 69 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 81 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 92 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 45 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 2 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 80 km
Oct 21, 1999 9 km NW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 137 km
Aug 22, 2000 19 km WNW of Maynard, Arkansas M3.9 148 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 148 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 48 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 5 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 104 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 113 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 71 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 6 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 67 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 17 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

577 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 181 fatalities, 1,722 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 48 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 78 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 83 km 11
Jan 21, 1999 EF4 96 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 85 km 6
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 70 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 30 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 76 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 28 km 1
Apr 22, 1981 EF4 96 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 65 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 21 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 32 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 31 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 74 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 83 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 22 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 98 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 89 km 3
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 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.0 in
June 76°F (25°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.2 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.8 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.2 in Wettest

Miston has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.2").

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