Newbern, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dyer County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
3,313
Population
731/sq mi density
$49,853
Median Income
$25,859 per capita
$92,700
Home Value
$197,623 Zillow
$802
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
369
Violent Crime/100K
891 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,853 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,700 home value, $802/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
369 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Newbern enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.1°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 355 ft (108 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 731/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1169°N, 89.2714°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dyer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Everett-Stewart Regional (UCY) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 86.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.2 in |
Newbern has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and September the driest (2.6").