Prospect, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lincoln County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
165
Population
118/sq mi density
$74,583
Median Income
$26,327 per capita
$117,000
Home Value
$255,239 Zillow
62°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$74,583 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,000 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Prospect enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 591 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0219°N, 86.9989°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pryor Field Regional (DCU) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 24.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
Prospect has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.0") and October the driest (3.2").