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Union City, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Obion County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
11,040 Population 912/sq mi density
$45,523 Median Income $23,606 per capita
$138,400 Home Value $160,984 Zillow
$732 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
803 Violent Crime/100K 5,048 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$45,523 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$138,400 home value, $732/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
803 violent crimes/100K (111% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
20.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Union City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 5.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation349 ft (106 m)
Area12.1 sq mi (31.4 km²)
Population Density912/sq mi
Coordinates36.4271°N, 89.0477°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyObion County County
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Regional (UCY)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 5.8"
Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.43"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score81.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability71.3 / 100
Community Resilience42.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

365 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 95 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 71 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 105 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 119 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 131 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 49 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 50 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 95 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 60 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 46 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 97 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 49 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 48 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 117 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 64 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 55 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 81 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 51 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 105 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

593 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 175 fatalities, 1,755 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 10 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 85 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 94 km 2
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 95 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 77 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 38 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 46 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 71 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 61 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 81 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 42 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 47 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 73 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 39 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 45 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 76 km 3
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 40 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 28 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 96 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 98 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 94 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 92 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 98 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 97 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 94 km
2024 DEAN EAST RX 753 99 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 98 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 90 km
2019 WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX 648 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 3.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.8 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in

Union City has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.4").

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