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Powells Crossroads, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Marion County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,454 Population 297/sq mi density
$65,804 Median Income $30,007 per capita
$173,000 Home Value $232,116 Zillow
$1,089 Median Rent 17.9% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$65,804 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,000 home value, $1,089/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Powells Crossroads enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.7 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation694 ft (212 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (13.1 km²)
Population Density297/sq mi
Coordinates35.1848°N, 85.4848°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.7"
68% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.57"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.74"

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

144 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 78 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 142 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 86 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 121 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 130 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 67 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 69 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 56 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 93 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 140 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 147 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 24 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 119 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 106 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 38 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 70 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 109 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 71 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 37 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 45 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

437 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 153 fatalities, 1,708 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 99 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 58 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 18 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 44 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 77 km 14
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 96 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 66 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 86 km 9
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 10
May 19, 1973 EF4 83 km 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 74 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 100 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 74 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 34 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 61 km 4
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 69 km 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 99 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 30 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 87 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 84 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 12 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 84 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 98 km
2022 UNNAMED 2,933 95 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 78 km
2023 SMITH MOUNTAIN 2,807 100 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,758 95 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 79 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 37 km
2024 RX - O11 TOWEE O12 WILDCAT 2,597 96 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 83 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 86 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 74 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 74 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,806 98 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 9 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 5.4 in
February 40°F (5°C) 5.2 in
March 49°F (9°C) 6.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.5 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.7 in Coldest

Powells Crossroads has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in December to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.7").

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