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Palmersville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Weakley County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
136 Population 47/sq mi density
$44,097 Median Income $26,182 per capita
$103,100 Home Value $194,710 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
103 Violent Crime/100K 1,890 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$44,097 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Palmersville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation436 ft (133 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates36.4084°N, 88.5842°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWeakley County County
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Regional (UCY)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.28"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.3 / 100
Community Resilience38.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

334 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 123 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 113 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 120 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 64 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 130 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 85 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 91 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 83 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 133 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 81 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 83 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 102 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 118 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 68 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 71 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 104 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 97 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 141 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 73 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

539 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 141 fatalities, 1,606 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 50 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 85 km 0
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 96 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 63 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 42 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 35 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 35 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 93 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 70 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 70 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 91 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 69 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 41 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 81 km 3
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 55 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 49 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 90 km 16
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 31 km 1
Nov 26, 2001 EF3 35 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 55 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 66 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 65 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 62 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 57 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 74 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 59 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 79 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 55 km
2024 DEAN EAST RX 753 89 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 82 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 63 km
2021 CONDRO RX 670 92 km
2024 CRAZY CHAIN RX 538 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Palmersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.4").

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