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Smyrna, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Rutherford County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
55,066 Population 1,612/sq mi density
$78,409 Median Income $34,358 per capita
$326,700 Home Value $399,458 Zillow
$1,366 Median Rent 29.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
391 Violent Crime/100K 2,803 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$78,409 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$326,700 home value, $1,366/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
391 violent crimes/100K (3% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Smyrna 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.9°F
7% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation597 ft (182 m)
Area33.1 sq mi (85.8 km²)
Population Density1,612/sq mi
Coordinates35.9690°N, 86.5286°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRutherford County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (Mar) 5.59"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.5 / 100
Community Resilience56.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

32 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 M3.9 143 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 107 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 146 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 109 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 127 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 127 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 119 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 108 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 116 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 139 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 109 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 57 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 147 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 110 km
Apr 11, 2015 2 km E of Dayton, Tennessee M2.6 149 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 20 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 139 km
Sep 9, 2000 10 km NNW of Kimball, Tennessee M2.6 118 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 27 km
Feb 29, 2024 9 km NNW of Graysville, Tennessee M2.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

550 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 113 fatalities, 1,630 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 81 km 19
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 37 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 21 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 34 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 10
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 76 km 3
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 91 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 88 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 58 km 1
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 45 km 5
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 93 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 84 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 49 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 45 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 41 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 12 km 0
May 5, 2003 EF3 78 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

2 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,236 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 94 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.0 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.0 in

Smyrna has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.3").

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