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South Carthage, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Smith County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,049
Population
800/sq mi density
$47,610
Median Income
$24,535 per capita
$195,800
Home Value
$260,879 Zillow
$832
Median Rent
26.2% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
1,443
Violent Crime/100K
938 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,610 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$195,800 home value, $832/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,443 violent crimes/100K (280% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
South Carthage enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.5°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 566 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 800/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2397°N, 85.9575°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Smith County County |
| Nearest Airport | Nashville International (BNA) 41 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 40.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 5.4 in |
South Carthage has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.4").