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Viola, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Warren County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
123 Population 251/sq mi density
$48,250 Median Income $23,709 per capita
$257,100 Home Value $320,053 Zillow
60°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
935 Violent Crime/100K 3,603 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$257,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
935 violent crimes/100K (146% above avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Viola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,030 ft (314 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates35.5424°N, 85.8596°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.4"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.18"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score63.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.3 / 100
Community Resilience23.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

120 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 119 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 99 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 140 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 116 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 53 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 127 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 84 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 91 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 72 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 132 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 86 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 92 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 45 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 126 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 94 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 115 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 119 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 124 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 102 km
Jan 21, 2022 16 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M2.9 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

505 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 128 fatalities, 1,935 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 72 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 46 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 83 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 97 km 20
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 93 km 2
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 97 km 1
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 60 km 10
May 2, 1953 EF4 98 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 79 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 55 km 3
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 91 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 86 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 95 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 87 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 78 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 67 km 0
May 5, 2003 EF3 72 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 79 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,213 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 44 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 26 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 43 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 56 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 33 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 65 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,491 76 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 57 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,259 76 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 50 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 26 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 35 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 34 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,173 71 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 34 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 34 km
2016 FOX MOUNTAIN FIRE 1,008 93 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,000 71 km
2007 STEVENSON 955 73 km
2011 VALENTINE 868 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in
February 40°F (5°C) 4.6 in Coldest
March 49°F (9°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in

Viola has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and October the driest (3.7").

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