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New Union, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Coffee County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,208 Population 575/sq mi density
$78,343 Median Income $33,582 per capita
$295,100 Home Value $320,918 Zillow
$1,574 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
748 Violent Crime/100K 5,216 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,343 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$295,100 home value, $1,574/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
748 violent crimes/100K (97% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.4% bachelor's degree or higher
New Union enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,087 ft (331 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density575/sq mi
Coordinates35.5340°N, 86.0832°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCoffee County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.3"
56% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.82"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.5 / 100
Community Resilience35.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 123 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 93 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 132 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 71 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 147 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 104 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 112 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 112 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 96 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 83 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 47 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 128 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 124 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 132 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 111 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 143 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 120 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 139 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 123 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

527 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 113 fatalities, 1,359 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 80 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 84 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 64 km 4
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 74 km 2
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 99 km 1
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 47 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 85 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 70 km 11
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 62 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 42 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 83 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 100 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 98 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 72 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 95 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 97 km 22
May 11, 2003 EF3 54 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,213 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 60 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 46 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 58 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 76 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 48 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 83 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,491 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 51 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,259 96 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 70 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 46 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 53 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 54 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,173 82 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 54 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 54 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,000 82 km
2007 STEVENSON 955 74 km
2011 VALENTINE 868 84 km
2003 UNNAMED 828 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.6 in
March 49°F (9°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.6 in

New Union has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.8").

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