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Mount Pleasant, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Maury County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,803 Population 382/sq mi density
$49,897 Median Income $28,512 per capita
$217,600 Home Value $274,550 Zillow
$812 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
162 Violent Crime/100K 912 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$49,897 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$217,600 home value, $812/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
162 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Pleasant enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation624 ft (190 m)
Area12.3 sq mi (31.9 km²)
Population Density382/sq mi
Coordinates35.5482°N, 87.1869°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMaury County County
Nearest AirportMaury County Regional (MRC)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.2"
64% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.91"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.1 / 100
Community Resilience61.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 21, 2023.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 127 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 126 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 139 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 148 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 65 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 65 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 65 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 53 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 65 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 127 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 80 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 146 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 85 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 109 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 82 km
Sep 9, 2000 10 km NNW of Kimball, Tennessee M2.6 140 km
Jul 31, 1999 3 km SSW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 123 km
Jul 31, 1999 5 km SW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 124 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 51 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

555 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,729 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 84 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 95 km 16
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 39 km 2
May 5, 1999 EF4 66 km 3
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 67 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 81 km 1
May 18, 1995 EF4 67 km 3
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 49 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 11
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 71 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 89 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 18 km 1
May 8, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 85 km 1
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 72 km 5
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 84 km 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 86 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCKHOUSE ROAD (791 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 50 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 87 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 44 km
1996 UNNAMED 523 63 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in

Mount Pleasant has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.5").

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