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Spencer, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Van Buren County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,494
Population
228/sq mi density
$46,563
Median Income
$24,206 per capita
$135,000
Home Value
$206,809 Zillow
$643
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
122
Violent Crime/100K
608 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$46,563 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$135,000 home value, $643/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Spencer experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,805 ft (550 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 228/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7392°N, 85.4561°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Van Buren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 2.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 25.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.7 in |
Spencer has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.7").