Stanton, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Haywood County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
494
Population
950/sq mi density
$58,643
Median Income
$56,477 per capita
$158,300
Home Value
$197,619 Zillow
$567
Median Rent
25.3% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,643 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$158,300 home value, $567/mo rent
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 39°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. The area receives 3.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 950/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4613°N, 89.4014°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Haywood County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 94.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 72.4 / 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)
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.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 5.5 in |
Stanton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (3.1").