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Red Boiling Springs, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Monroe County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
1,394 Population 797/sq mi density
$32,083 Median Income $14,152 per capita
$177,000 Home Value $195,078 Zillow
$774 Median Rent 27.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
702 Violent Crime/100K 2,632 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$32,083 median income, 3.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$177,000 home value, $774/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
702 violent crimes/100K (85% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Red Boiling Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density797/sq mi
Coordinates36.5302°N, 85.8482°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportBowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.4 / 100
Community Resilience49.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

34 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 10, 2024.

Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 146 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 93 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 148 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 141 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 143 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 130 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 123 km
Oct 22, 2017 9 km SSE of Rockwood, Tennessee M2.8 136 km
Jun 10, 2018 11 km NNE of Decatur, Tennessee M2.7 144 km
Apr 11, 2015 2 km E of Dayton, Tennessee M2.6 139 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 84 km
May 10, 1991 12 km S of Rockwood, Tennessee M2.6 136 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 112 km
Mar 31, 1990 3 km ENE of Harriman, Tennessee M2.6 136 km
Aug 14, 2011 7 km ENE of Kingston, Tennessee M2.6 145 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 112 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 145 km
Oct 14, 2002 6 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M2.6 142 km
Mar 10, 2024 14 km W of Graysville, Tennessee M2.6 130 km
Feb 29, 2024 9 km NNW of Graysville, Tennessee M2.6 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

487 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 141 fatalities, 1,489 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 43 km 19
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 69 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 45 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 92 km 2
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 78 km 6
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 81 km 16
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 26 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 47 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 86 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 97 km 4
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 94 km 2
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 60 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 41 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,635 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 67 km
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,355 96 km
2000 DARROW RDG 2,265 93 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 80 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 78 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 66 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 76 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 74 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 86 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 83 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 74 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 81 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 81 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,247 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 64 km
2001 UNNAMED 980 96 km
2008 DIVIDE ROAD SOUTH 910 96 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 46 km
2021 GOULDSTOWN ROAD 761 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.4 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.4 in

Red Boiling Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.3").

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