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Rockvale, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Rutherford County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,229
Population
291/sq mi density
$80,750
Median Income
$30,051 per capita
$440,000
Home Value
$476,012 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
534
Violent Crime/100K
3,347 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$80,750 median income, 2.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$440,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
534 violent crimes/100K (40% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockvale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 698 ft (213 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (11.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 291/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7667°N, 86.5212°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rutherford County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nashville International (BNA) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 15.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 5.1 in |
Rockvale has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.5").