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Nashville-Davidson, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Davidson County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
684,298 Population 1,439/sq mi density
$75,197 Median Income $46,820 per capita
$383,100 Home Value $1,367,356 Zillow
$1,486 Median Rent 30.8% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 298 sunny days/yr
1,259 Violent Crime/100K 12,590 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$75,197 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$383,100 home value, $1,486/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,259 violent crimes/100K (231% above avg)
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
46.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Nashville-Davidson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches. The area receives 1.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation420 ft (128 m)
Area475.6 sq mi (1,231.7 km²)
Population Density1,439/sq mi
Coordinates36.1718°N, 86.7850°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDavidson County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above US avg
Snowfall 1.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0469 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.59 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.50 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.3 / 100
Community Resilience58.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 135 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 140 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 134 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 139 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 139 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 139 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 133 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 122 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 134 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 141 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 88 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 133 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 135 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 126 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 32 km
Sep 9, 2000 10 km NNW of Kimball, Tennessee M2.6 150 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 114 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 51 km
Jun 1, 2019 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee M2.6 104 km
Jun 21, 2023 6 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.5 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

531 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 94 fatalities, 1,409 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 46 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 51 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 30 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 44 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 66 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 76 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 84 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 80 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 15 km 5
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 80 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 46 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 46 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 17 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 30 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 43 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 60 km 0
Jan 22, 1999 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 54 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

1 wildfire (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: MERIWETHER LEWIS (513 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
February 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 49°F (10°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.6 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.8 in

Nashville-Davidson has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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