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Slayden, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dickson County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
128
Population
84/sq mi density
$700
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
323
Violent Crime/100K
1,935 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
323 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Slayden 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 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.7°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 736 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 84/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2913°N, 87.4656°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Dickson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nashville International (BNA) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in |
Slayden has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.4").