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Prospect, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lincoln County County
4.5
/5.0
A+
Excellent
165
Population
118/sq mi density
$74,583
Median Income
$26,327 per capita
$117,000
Home Value
$249,516 Zillow
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$74,583 median income, 4.0% 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 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.8 inches. The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 40°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.6 in |
Prospect has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.4").