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Ridgetop, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Robertson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
2,198 Population 725/sq mi density
$68,884 Median Income $41,516 per capita
$301,300 Home Value $386,601 Zillow
$1,179 Median Rent 32.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
48 Violent Crime/100K 96 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$68,884 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$301,300 home value, $1,179/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Ridgetop enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

35°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.5°F
5% above US avg
January Average35°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation888 ft (271 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density725/sq mi
Coordinates36.4037°N, 86.7677°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRobertson County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.7"
46% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.24"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score60.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability24.5 / 100
Community Resilience52.3 / 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 Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 144 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 136 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 111 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 148 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 116 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 110 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 111 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 102 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 58 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 89 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 70 km
Jun 1, 2019 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee M2.6 123 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 141 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 136 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 104 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 102 km
May 20, 2002 9 km NNE of Beersheba Springs, Tennessee M2.5 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

530 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,300 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 72 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 73 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 55 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 33 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 91 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 66 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 59 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 31 km 5
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 72 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 64 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 38 km 22
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 94 km 3
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 9 km 7
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 54 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 60 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD DEER (1,557 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 100 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in

Ridgetop has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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