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Nixon, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hardin County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
289 Population 163/sq mi density
$95,500 Home Value $276,206 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
575 Violent Crime/100K 7,177 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
575 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
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Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Nixon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation499 ft (152 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density163/sq mi
Coordinates35.1148°N, 88.2582°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHardin County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Alabama Regional (MSL)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.8 / 100
Community Resilience41.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

31 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Feb 8, 2020.

Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 143 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 146 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 150 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 118 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 100 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 130 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 139 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 99 km
Apr 3, 1992 4 km NE of Central, Tennessee M2.9 138 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 100 km
Jan 16, 2009 8 km NE of Garland, Tennessee M2.8 143 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 113 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 119 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 112 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 24 km
Sep 8, 2002 6 km W of Henning, Tennessee M2.7 140 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 118 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 150 km
Jan 15, 2016 8 km ENE of Natural Bridge, Alabama M2.6 129 km
Jul 31, 1999 5 km SW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 113 fatalities, 1,067 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 25 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 18 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 83 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 83 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 59 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 77 km 6
May 18, 1995 EF4 72 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 81 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 55 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 68 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 51 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 27 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 92 km 3
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 80 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 73 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF3 28 km 0
Mar 22, 1991 EF3 94 km 0
Mar 22, 1991 EF3 43 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 95 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 94 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 92 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 76 km
2011 HOLLY SPRINGS RX 1,780 94 km
2024 HSRD 47 1 2 RX 1,634 96 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 83 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 1,239 83 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,220 98 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,152 71 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 56-1 RX 1,149 97 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,144 98 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15 1,126 71 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 55 SOUTH 1,071 95 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX 1,058 71 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 96 km
2014 C-47 LIBERTY ROAD 967 96 km
2012 UNNAMED 965 74 km
2012 UNNAMED 947 75 km
2022 1686 COUNTY ROAD 202 933 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 51°F (11°C) 6.1 in Wettest
April 60°F (15°C) 5.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.8 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
November 51°F (10°C) 5.5 in
December 42°F (6°C) 5.8 in

Nixon has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.1") and August the driest (3.3").

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