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Puryear, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Henry County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
761 Population 801/sq mi density
$54,083 Median Income $28,091 per capita
$106,900 Home Value $209,811 Zillow
$742 Median Rent 31.1% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
300 Violent Crime/100K 1,502 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,083 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,900 home value, $742/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
300 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Puryear enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.4 km²)
Population Density801/sq mi
Coordinates36.4414°N, 88.3324°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHenry County County
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Regional (UCY)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.28"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.2 / 100
Community Resilience31.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

307 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 139 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 134 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 128 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 107 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 77 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 109 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 106 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 99 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 105 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 125 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 80 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 141 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 86 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 104 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 89 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 125 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 149 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 108 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 139 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 103 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

529 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 109 fatalities, 1,449 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 72 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 97 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 84 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 58 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 21 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 31 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 97 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 92 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 91 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 78 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 78 km 4
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 91 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 88 km 3
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 78 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 75 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 71 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 32 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 49 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 48 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 41 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 38 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 54 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 61 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 38 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 66 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 34 km
2024 DEAN EAST RX 753 87 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 68 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 44 km
2021 CONDRO RX 670 91 km
2024 CRAZY CHAIN RX 538 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Puryear has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.4").

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