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Walnut Grove CDP (Hardin County), TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Hardin County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
467 Population 81/sq mi density
$53,255 Median Income $14,799 per capita
$78,000 Home Value $276,206 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
575 Violent Crime/100K 7,177 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$53,255 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$78,000 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
575 violent crimes/100K (51% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Walnut Grove CDP (Hardin County) enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.5°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation724 ft (221 m)
Area5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates35.0479°N, 88.0641°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHardin County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Alabama Regional (MSL)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.2"
56% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score70.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.8 / 100
Community Resilience41.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 13, 2022.

Jun 23, 1990 12 km E of Vernon, Alabama M3.2 143 km
Sep 2, 1990 12 km NW of Fayette, Alabama M3.2 144 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 105 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 135 km
Jun 23, 1990 8 km N of Belk, Alabama M3.1 148 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 112 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 122 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 140 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 81 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 81 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 94 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 94 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 101 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 17 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 99 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 132 km
Jan 15, 2016 8 km ENE of Natural Bridge, Alabama M2.6 114 km
Feb 10, 2002 5 km NNE of Glen Allen, Alabama M2.6 125 km
Jul 31, 1999 3 km SSW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 96 km
Jul 31, 1999 5 km SW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

478 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 122 fatalities, 1,259 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 20 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 84 km 28
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 32 km 3
May 5, 1999 EF4 60 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 95 km 6
May 18, 1995 EF4 97 km 1
May 18, 1995 EF4 54 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 93 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 70 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 87 km 38
May 8, 2024 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 70 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 13 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 82 km 2
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 65 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF3 99 km 0
Jun 26, 1994 EF3 15 km 0
Mar 22, 1991 EF3 60 km 4
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TREE (2,288 ac, 2015).

Year Name Acres Distance
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 100 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 90 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 97 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 1,239 97 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,152 86 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15 1,126 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,075 88 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX 1,058 86 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,004 88 km
2011 FORD 984 87 km
2022 BK BEULAH 974 87 km
2012 UNNAMED 965 89 km
2012 UNNAMED 947 88 km
2022 1686 COUNTY ROAD 202 933 75 km
2019 UNNAMED 857 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 825 86 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 62 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 17 km
2018 UNNAMED 729 91 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 17-1 RX 724 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 51°F (10°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.2 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.9 in

Walnut Grove CDP (Hardin County) has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.4").

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