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Silerton, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Chester County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
70 Population 104/sq mi density
$43,750 Median Income $30,734 per capita
$95,000 Home Value $146,871 Zillow
$692 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
855 Violent Crime/100K 1,140 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$43,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,000 home value, $692/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
855 violent crimes/100K (125% above avg)
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
34.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Silerton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation421 ft (128 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density104/sq mi
Coordinates35.3424°N, 88.8099°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChester County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"
63% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.5 / 100
Community Resilience45.5 / 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 Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

241 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 133 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 138 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 120 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 108 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 121 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 113 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 105 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 121 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 130 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 121 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 129 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 87 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 140 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 90 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 99 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 111 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 111 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 135 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 107 km
Apr 23, 1994 7 km W of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.2 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

443 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 178 fatalities, 1,493 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 73 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 48 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 38 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 28 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 85 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 27 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 90 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 81 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 71 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 41 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 95 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 94 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 17 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 83 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 21 km 9
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 94 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 80 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 69 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 51 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 80 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 81 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 82 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 80 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 85 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 93 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 79 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 85 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 57 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 85 km
2011 HOLLY SPRINGS RX 1,780 81 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,668 94 km
2024 HSRD 47 1 2 RX 1,634 75 km
2015 BURN BLOCK 58 PISGAH RD 1,464 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,298 71 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 62 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,259 84 km
2015 BURN BLOCK 61 COLLIER RD 1,254 84 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB41 1,254 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.4 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.1 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in

Silerton has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.2").

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