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Orme, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Marion County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
57 Population 14/sq mi density
$33,000 Median Income $33,926 per capita
$64,000 Home Value $173,086 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
160 Violent Crime/100K 801 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$33,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$64,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
160 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Orme enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation971 ft (296 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates35.0147°N, 85.8048°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.0"
69% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.65"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.82"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.0 / 100
Community Resilience28.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

116 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 60 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 52 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 95 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 91 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 91 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 126 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 140 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 138 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 104 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 38 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 105 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 29 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 93 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 16 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 100 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 61 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 65 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 71 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 88 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

544 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 163 fatalities, 2,358 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 71 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 47 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 50 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 26 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 59 km 20
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 75 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 39 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 87 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 61 km 0
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 72 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 50 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 51 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 36 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 99 km 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 68 km 2
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 43 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 65 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 58 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 66 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 70 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 81 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 34 km
2014 SOUTH EAST COMPLEX 1,753 70 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 82 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 37 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,669 74 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,530 73 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,491 92 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,449 94 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,396 79 km
2006 RD07-09 1,394 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,347 78 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,331 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in
March 49°F (10°C) 6.7 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Driest
September 69°F (21°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.8 in

Orme has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 37°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (3.8").

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