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Sequatchie, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Marion County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
496 Population 477/sq mi density
$19,756 Median Income $13,312 per capita
$530,200 Home Value $269,661 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
333 Violent Crime/100K 2,086 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$19,756 median income, 14.8% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$530,200 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
333 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Sequatchie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation664 ft (202 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density477/sq mi
Coordinates35.1115°N, 85.5966°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.0"
76% above US avg
Snowfall 5.4"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.50"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.62"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.0 / 100
Community Resilience28.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Jul 10, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 69 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 73 km
Jul 5, 1995 12 km ESE of Tellico Plains, Tennessee M3.7 133 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 143 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 74 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 79 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 69 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 105 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 119 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 83 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 19 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 108 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 33 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 84 km
Aug 1, 2009 8 km ENE of Ducktown, Tennessee M3.2 119 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 27 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 53 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 69 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 84 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

478 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 146 fatalities, 1,723 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 87 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 65 km 14
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 45 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 30 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 46 km 20
Apr 24, 2010 EF4 86 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 54 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 9
May 19, 1973 EF4 73 km 0
May 2, 1953 EF4 87 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 90 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 65 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 36 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 79 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 50 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 88 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 40 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROUGH RIDGE (27,610 ac, 2016).

Year Name Acres Distance
2016 ROUGH RIDGE 27,610 94 km
2024 RX - O63 CHESTNUT MTN 4,570 93 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 23 km
2021 DUTCH CREEK 3,845 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,908 85 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 71 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 44 km
2024 RX - O33 ROCK CREEK_SEED ORCHARD 2,445 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 74 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 78 km
2018 RUFF CREEK 2,281 69 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,199 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,866 74 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 15 km
2014 SOUTH EAST COMPLEX 1,753 78 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 63 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 23 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,669 71 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 1,530 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 5.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in Driest
November 49°F (10°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in

Sequatchie has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.6").

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