Rural Hill, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Wilson County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
2,453 Population 604/sq mi density
$84,310 Median Income $40,627 per capita
$402,100 Home Value $553,581 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$84,310 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$402,100 home value, /mo rent
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Rural Hill 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 50.5 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.8°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation563 ft (172 m)
Area3.8 sq mi (9.9 km²)
Population Density604/sq mi
Coordinates36.1183°N, 86.5147°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilson County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 4.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.02"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood
Good Days %88.2%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively High
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

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

Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 110 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 122 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 149 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 142 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 142 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 144 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 135 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 123 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 132 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 123 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 73 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 127 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 149 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 37 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 123 km
Sep 9, 2000 10 km NNW of Kimball, Tennessee M2.6 130 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 31 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 140 km
Feb 29, 2024 9 km NNW of Graysville, Tennessee M2.6 141 km
Mar 10, 2024 14 km W of Graysville, Tennessee M2.6 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

533 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 130 fatalities, 1,565 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 77 km 19
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 50 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 38 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 41 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 86 km 10
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 66 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 72 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 100 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 89 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 40 km 5
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 68 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 33 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 32 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 21 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 46 km 0
May 5, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 43 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
October 62°F (17°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
December 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in

Rural Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.4").

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