Rossville, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Fayette County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
1,173
Population
184/sq mi density
$121,116
Median Income
$58,488 per capita
$459,800
Home Value
$539,726 Zillow
61°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$121,116 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$459,800 home value, /mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Rossville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.1°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 5.1 sq mi (13.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 184/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0380°N, 89.5417°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| 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 | - | - | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
Rossville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.4").