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Scotts Hill, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Decatur County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,158 Population 316/sq mi density
$37,837 Median Income $20,566 per capita
$114,200 Home Value $155,570 Zillow
$618 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
102 Violent Crime/100K 1,024 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,837 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$114,200 home value, $618/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
102 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Scotts Hill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.0°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation497 ft (151 m)
Area3.7 sq mi (9.5 km²)
Population Density316/sq mi
Coordinates35.5183°N, 88.2523°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDecatur County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.9"
50% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.31"

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

132 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 M4.0 131 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 134 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 127 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 148 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 130 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 129 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 131 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 122 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 126 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 126 km
Apr 7, 2014 8 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 130 km
Jun 6, 1995 5 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 135 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 140 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 87 km
Aug 23, 1999 1 km WSW of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 140 km
Nov 29, 1996 3 km ESE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 136 km
Jul 31, 2017 4 km N of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.1 142 km
Jul 5, 2016 6 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.0 148 km
Jul 7, 2001 7 km E of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.0 133 km
Jan 21, 1993 6 km NE of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.0 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

417 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 118 fatalities, 1,221 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 39 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 28 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 58 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 70 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 31 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 57 km 6
May 18, 1995 EF4 91 km 3
May 7, 1971 EF4 78 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 21 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 72 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 65 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 93 km 6
May 4, 2003 EF3 62 km 0
Nov 26, 2001 EF3 81 km 2
May 27, 2000 EF3 93 km 0
Jan 22, 1999 EF3 60 km 1
Jan 17, 1999 EF3 83 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,152 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 UNNAMED 1,152 97 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15 1,126 97 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX 1,058 97 km
2022 1686 COUNTY ROAD 202 933 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 825 97 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 46 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 41 km
2021 PRENTISS CR 1331 713 93 km
2011 YELLOW CREEK 572 83 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 56 km
1996 UNNAMED 523 73 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in

Scotts Hill has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.3").

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