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Rives, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Obion County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
248
Population
709/sq mi density
$57,500
Median Income
$16,315 per capita
$89,400
Home Value
$186,341 Zillow
$890
Median Rent
42.5% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
560
Violent Crime/100K
6,332 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,500 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$89,400 home value, $890/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
560 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rives enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 298 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (0.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 709/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3562°N, 89.0496°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Obion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Everett-Stewart Regional (UCY) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 81.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 71.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in |
Rives has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.4").