All Countries
Selmer, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · McNairy County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,456
Population
467/sq mi density
$48,092
Median Income
$23,311 per capita
$111,600
Home Value
$155,784 Zillow
$671
Median Rent
21.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
432
Violent Crime/100K
2,681 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,092 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,600 home value, $671/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
432 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Selmer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.1 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 60.4°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 444 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 9.6 sq mi (24.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 467/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1706°N, 88.5951°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | McNairy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 50.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.7 in |
Selmer has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.1").