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Three Way, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Madison County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,965 Population 438/sq mi density
$91,845 Median Income $42,093 per capita
$231,200 Home Value $278,701 Zillow
$1,650 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
965 Violent Crime/100K 4,719 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$91,845 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$231,200 home value, $1,650/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
965 violent crimes/100K (154% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Three Way enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.2 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.3°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation418 ft (127 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density438/sq mi
Coordinates35.7720°N, 88.8572°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyMadison County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.2"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.43"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score92.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.9 / 100
Community Resilience81.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

346 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 M4.5 125 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 117 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 126 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 70 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 124 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 97 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 133 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 99 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 74 km
Sep 17, 1997 2 km E of Trumann, Arkansas M3.8 147 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 122 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 66 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 86 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 114 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 129 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 93 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 126 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 129 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 125 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 244 fatalities, 2,059 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 98 km 3
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 83 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 10 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 76 km 3
May 4, 2003 EF4 32 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 88 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 22 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 46 km 0
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 76 km 1
May 7, 1971 EF4 34 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 41 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 57 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 92 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 52 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 41 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 69 km 9
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 95 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 53 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 64 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 37 km 6
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 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,152 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 UNNAMED 1,152 99 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15 1,126 99 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX 1,058 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,010 88 km
2016 UNNAMED 825 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
April 59°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 3.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 50°F (10°C) 4.9 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in

Three Way has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.2").

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