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Stanton, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Haywood County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
494 Population 950/sq mi density
$58,643 Median Income $56,477 per capita
$158,300 Home Value $182,365 Zillow
$567 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
871 Violent Crime/100K 1,741 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$58,643 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $567/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
871 violent crimes/100K (129% above avg)
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.2°F
13% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation308 ft (94 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density950/sq mi
Coordinates35.4613°N, 89.4014°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHaywood County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.8"
52% above US avg
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.39"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score64.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.3 / 100
Community Resilience72.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

322 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 130 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 79 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 84 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 71 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 77 km
Oct 29, 2012 8 km SW of Parkin, Arkansas M3.9 115 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 71 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 83 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 100 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 148 km
Feb 23, 2013 7 km SW of Trumann, Arkansas M3.7 106 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 75 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 77 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 82 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 76 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 143 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 34 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 77 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 111 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

512 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 219 fatalities, 1,962 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 55 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 34 km 11
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 49 km 6
Apr 16, 1998 EF4 84 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 78 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 60 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 74 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 88 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 90 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 85 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 72 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 65 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 76 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 71 km 16
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 44 km 38
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 39 km 1
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 63 km 9
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 74 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 76 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 11 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1811 AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES Eruption + Earthquake 92 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 91 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 80 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 81 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 2,848 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,248 97 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 90 km
2010 COMP 42 2,142 85 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 75 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,972 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,785 85 km
2011 HOLLY SPRINGS RX 1,780 92 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,668 98 km
2024 HSRD 47 1 2 RX 1,634 81 km
2015 BURN BLOCK 58 PISGAH RD 1,464 92 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,363 97 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,298 63 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 75 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,259 90 km
2015 BURN BLOCK 61 COLLIER RD 1,254 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.3 in
March 51°F (11°C) 5.3 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in Wettest
May 69°F (20°C) 5.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 42°F (5°C) 5.4 in

Stanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.0").

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