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Smithville, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · DeKalb County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
5,158 Population 876/sq mi density
$29,507 Median Income $17,349 per capita
$153,500 Home Value $278,386 Zillow
$676 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
435 Violent Crime/100K 2,444 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$29,507 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$153,500 home value, $676/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
435 violent crimes/100K (14% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,061 ft (323 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.3 km²)
Population Density876/sq mi
Coordinates35.9584°N, 85.8211°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDeKalb County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
47 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.87"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0433 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score25.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.1 / 100
Community Resilience30.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 10, 2024.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 144 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 129 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 45 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 145 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 138 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 99 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 128 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 137 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 100 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 114 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 99 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 91 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 145 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 125 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 127 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 149 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 137 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 118 km
Mar 20, 2000 7 km WSW of Linwood, Georgia M2.8 148 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

467 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 129 fatalities, 1,507 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 28 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 78 km 4
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 95 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 64 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 97 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 24 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 5
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 95 km 3
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 80 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 66 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 94 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 65 km 4
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 100 km 1
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 86 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF3 59 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,675 ac, 2003).

Year Name Acres Distance
2003 UNNAMED 4,675 96 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 78 km
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,539 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 55 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,355 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 68 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 83 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 66 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 74 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 49 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,491 86 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,301 96 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,259 85 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 68 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,247 90 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 43 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 68 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 61 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 50 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.4 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in

Smithville has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.9") and October the driest (3.5").

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