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Pegram, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Cheatham County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
2,216 Population 306/sq mi density
$102,396 Median Income $49,362 per capita
$337,400 Home Value $431,135 Zillow
$1,481 Median Rent 46.4% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$102,396 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$337,400 home value, $1,481/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Pegram enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation552 ft (168 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²)
Population Density306/sq mi
Coordinates36.1037°N, 87.0565°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyCheatham County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.7 / 100
Community Resilience35.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M2.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 21, 2023.

Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 136 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 128 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 128 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 124 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 141 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 113 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 125 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 96 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 133 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 131 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 137 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 128 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 34 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 124 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 69 km
Jun 1, 2019 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee M2.6 116 km
Jun 21, 2023 6 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.5 150 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 129 km
Aug 6, 1997 7 km WNW of Loretto, Tennessee M2.5 118 km
May 20, 2002 9 km NNE of Beersheba Springs, Tennessee M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

538 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,387 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 43 km 2
May 5, 1999 EF4 98 km 3
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 62 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 25 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 39 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 55 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 64 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 84 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 99 km 16
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 12 km 5
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 71 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 35 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 28 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 18 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 62 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 73 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 93 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 88 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 93 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.1 in

Pegram has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.2").

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