Summertown, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lewis County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
793 Population 395/sq mi density
$82,695 Median Income $37,480 per capita
$196,300 Home Value $305,004 Zillow
$876 Median Rent 10.8% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$82,695 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$196,300 home value, $876/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Summertown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.2 inches. The area receives 0.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation1,012 ft (308 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density395/sq mi
Coordinates35.4344°N, 87.3085°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLewis County County
Nearest AirportMaury County Regional (MRC)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.2"
64% above US avg
Snowfall 0.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.52"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.89"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability44.6 / 100
Community Resilience12.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

29 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 21, 2023.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 127 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 133 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 126 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 135 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 54 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 54 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 59 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 46 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 56 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 133 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 91 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 148 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 69 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 97 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 81 km
Jan 15, 2016 8 km ENE of Natural Bridge, Alabama M2.6 147 km
Jul 31, 1999 3 km SSW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 110 km
Jul 31, 1999 5 km SW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 110 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 67 km
Sep 9, 2000 10 km NNW of Kimball, Tennessee M2.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

557 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,627 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 69 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 85 km 16
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 55 km 2
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 91 km 3
May 5, 1999 EF4 57 km 3
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 83 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 51 km 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 72 km 1
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 65 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 11
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 97 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 73 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 95 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 78 km 0
May 8, 2024 EF3 34 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 84 km 1
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 88 km 5
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 84 km 2
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 74 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCKHOUSE ROAD (791 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 41 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 72 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 31 km
1996 UNNAMED 523 46 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 16 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 5.1 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.0 in
April 60°F (15°C) 5.4 in
May 69°F (21°C) 6.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 4.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 5.3 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 41°F (5°C) 6.5 in Wettest

Summertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 62.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.5") and October the driest (3.9").

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