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Sardis, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Decatur County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
463 Population 185/sq mi density
$40,536 Median Income $24,428 per capita
$112,800 Home Value $157,933 Zillow
$613 Median Rent 37.5% income on rent
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
389 Violent Crime/100K 1,556 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$40,536 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,800 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
389 violent crimes/100K (2% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Sardis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation496 ft (151 m)
Area2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates35.4424°N, 88.2912°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDecatur County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.79"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability84.7 / 100
Community Resilience41.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.7 on Apr 4, 2025.

Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 133 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 136 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 129 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 149 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 128 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 123 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 133 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 128 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 129 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 128 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 148 km
Jun 6, 1995 5 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 137 km
Nov 29, 1996 3 km ESE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 138 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 131 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 89 km
Aug 23, 1999 1 km WSW of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 142 km
Apr 7, 2014 8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 133 km
Jul 31, 2017 4 km N of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 145 km
May 27, 1995 11 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.0 131 km
Jul 5, 2016 6 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

430 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 123 fatalities, 1,270 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 35 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 19 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 58 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 68 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 37 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 55 km 6
May 18, 1995 EF4 89 km 3
May 7, 1971 EF4 83 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 22 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 65 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 57 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 100 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 98 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 97 km 6
May 4, 2003 EF3 58 km 0
Nov 26, 2001 EF3 90 km 2
Jan 22, 1999 EF3 68 km 1
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 81 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 (1,977 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 93 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 100 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 1,239 100 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,152 89 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15 1,126 89 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX 1,058 89 km
2012 UNNAMED 965 92 km
2012 UNNAMED 947 95 km
2022 1686 COUNTY ROAD 202 933 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 825 89 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 51 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 35 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 95 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 17-1 RX 724 95 km
2021 PRENTISS CR 1331 713 85 km
2015 UNNAMED 686 95 km
2011 YELLOW CREEK 572 75 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 59 km
1996 UNNAMED 523 71 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.6 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in

Sardis has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.3").

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