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Parsons, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Decatur County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,578
Population
637/sq mi density
$32,129
Median Income
$24,105 per capita
$107,400
Home Value
$159,780 Zillow
$731
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
217
Violent Crime/100K
1,215 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$32,129 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$107,400 home value, $731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Parsons enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 513 ft (156 m) |
| Area | 4.1 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 637/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6512°N, 88.1231°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Decatur County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 38.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in |
Parsons has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.3").