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Morris Chapel, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hardin County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
235 Population 90/sq mi density
$28,688 Median Income $23,673 per capita
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
177 Violent Crime/100K 1,723 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$28,688 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Morris Chapel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation416 ft (127 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density90/sq mi
Coordinates35.3139°N, 88.3558°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHardin County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.91"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.8 / 100
Community Resilience41.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 4, 2025.

Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 137 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 141 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 134 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 126 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 128 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 128 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 139 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 136 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 134 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 143 km
Jun 6, 1995 5 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 142 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 95 km
Nov 29, 1996 3 km ESE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 144 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 116 km
Aug 23, 1999 1 km WSW of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 147 km
Apr 7, 2014 8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 138 km
May 27, 1995 11 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.0 136 km
Jul 7, 2001 7 km E of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.0 143 km
May 1, 2015 southeastern Missouri M2.9 139 km
Jun 25, 2014 8 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M2.9 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

440 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 122 fatalities, 1,271 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 32 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 8 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 61 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 65 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 49 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 56 km 6
May 18, 1995 EF4 87 km 3
May 7, 1971 EF4 92 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 88 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 31 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 57 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 46 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 41 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 95 km 3
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 92 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF3 55 km 0
Jan 22, 1999 EF3 84 km 1
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 76 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 (2,182 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 99 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 79 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 86 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 1,239 86 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,152 75 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15 1,126 75 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX 1,058 75 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 91 km
2012 UNNAMED 965 78 km
2012 UNNAMED 947 81 km
2022 1686 COUNTY ROAD 202 933 69 km
2019 UNNAMED 857 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 825 75 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 61 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 31 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 81 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 17-1 RX 724 81 km
2018 UNNAMED 724 100 km
2021 PRENTISS CR 1331 713 70 km
1987 BROWNS 702 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.7 in

Morris Chapel has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.2").

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