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Tiptonville, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lake County County
2.3
/5.0
C
Fair
3,687
Population
1,111/sq mi density
$22,979
Median Income
$12,177 per capita
$109,400
Home Value
$105,307 Zillow
$453
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
350
Violent Crime/100K
677 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$22,979 median income, 1.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$109,400 home value, $453/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
350 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
8.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Tiptonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3761°N, 89.4753°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Lake County County |
| Nearest Airport | Everett-Stewart Regional (UCY) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 47.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 95.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 Low |
| 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 | — | — | 120 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.9 in |
Tiptonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.2").