Murfreesboro, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Rutherford County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
157,547
Population
2,441/sq mi density
$76,241
Median Income
$38,087 per capita
$365,100
Home Value
$426,156 Zillow
$1,376
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
430
Violent Crime/100K
2,029 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,241 median income, 3.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$365,100 home value, $1,376/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Murfreesboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.1 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 63.0 sq mi (163.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,441/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8539°N, 86.4212°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rutherford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nashville International (BNA) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Murfreesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and October the driest (3.8").