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South Pittsburg, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Marion County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,040
Population
370/sq mi density
$54,347
Median Income
$27,728 per capita
$160,700
Home Value
$173,086 Zillow
$796
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
302 sunny days/yr
266
Violent Crime/100K
665 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$54,347 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,700 home value, $796/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
266 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
South Pittsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.0 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 302 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,048 ft (319 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 370/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0112°N, 85.7182°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Marion County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 58.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 64.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 28.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.8 in |
South Pittsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.7") and August the driest (3.8").