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Oakland, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Fayette County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
9,544
Population
912/sq mi density
$89,240
Median Income
$40,074 per capita
$297,300
Home Value
$350,904 Zillow
$1,815
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
12
Violent Crime/100K
781 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,240 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$297,300 home value, $1,815/mo rent
D
Safety
1.5 / 5.0
12 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Oakland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 372 ft (113 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 912/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.2261°N, 89.5382°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | — | — | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 in |
Oakland has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.0").