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Vanleer, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dickson County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
670 Population 305/sq mi density
$64,464 Median Income $28,718 per capita
$208,300 Home Value $326,355 Zillow
$812 Median Rent 34.8% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
732 Violent Crime/100K 5,405 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$64,464 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$208,300 home value, $812/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
732 violent crimes/100K (93% above avg)
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Vanleer enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 2.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation822 ft (251 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density305/sq mi
Coordinates36.2367°N, 87.4483°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDickson County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
44 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 2.5"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.55"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience34.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 148 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 147 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 145 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 144 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 121 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 144 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 146 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 133 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 145 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 124 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 132 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 126 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 122 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 70 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 115 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 122 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 107 km
May 27, 1998 1 km S of Rutherford, Tennessee M2.6 139 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 136 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

539 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 52 fatalities, 1,195 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 76 km 2
May 5, 1999 EF4 85 km 3
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 99 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 61 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 37 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 88 km 2
May 8, 2024 EF3 81 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 38 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 79 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 45 km 5
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 16 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 62 km 7
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 76 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 53 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 22 km 0
Nov 26, 2001 EF3 72 km 2
May 27, 2000 EF3 48 km 0
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 56 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 86 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 66 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 74 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 90 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 65 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 65 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 82 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 78 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 92 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.2 in

Vanleer has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.4").

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