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Rutherford, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Weakley County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
1,203
Population
523/sq mi density
$50,000
Median Income
$25,837 per capita
$91,500
Home Value
$139,078 Zillow
$718
Median Rent
23.0% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
94
Violent Crime/100K
563 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$50,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,500 home value, $718/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rutherford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.7 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 523/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1221°N, 88.9929°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Weakley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Everett-Stewart Regional (UCY) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 38.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very 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 | - | - | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Rutherford has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.3").