South Pittsburg, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Marion County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,040
Population
370/sq mi density
$54,347
Median Income
$27,728 per capita
$160,700
Home Value
$182,895 Zillow
$796
Median Rent
24.9% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
170
Violent Crime/100K
238 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,347 median income, 7.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$160,700 home value, $796/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
170 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 59°F (15°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.0°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
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
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 | 39°F (4°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 4.9 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
South Pittsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 39°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.6").