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Trenton, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Gibson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,175
Population
519/sq mi density
$50,645
Median Income
$22,134 per capita
$130,900
Home Value
$158,519 Zillow
$816
Median Rent
18.7% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
820
Violent Crime/100K
4,426 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$50,645 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,900 home value, $816/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
820 violent crimes/100K (116% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Trenton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°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 56.2 inches. The area receives 3.0 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 Average | 59.7°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 352 ft (107 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 519/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9732°N, 88.9452°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Gibson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 85.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| 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 | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.8 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) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 5.3 in |
Trenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.2").