Walterhill, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Rutherford County County

4.8 /5.0
A+ Excellent
119 Population 40/sq mi density
$93,188 Median Income $50,476 per capita
$234,100 Home Value $421,928 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.8 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,188 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$234,100 home value, /mo rent
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Walterhill enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation560 ft (171 m)
Area3.0 sq mi (7.8 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates35.9573°N, 86.3678°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyRutherford County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 2.2"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.68"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.46"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.5 / 100
Community Resilience56.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 10, 2024.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 139 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 93 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 142 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 136 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 150 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 146 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 144 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 101 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 133 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 133 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 140 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 120 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 113 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 124 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 125 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 101 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 53 km
Oct 20, 2017 5 km ENE of Hollywood, Alabama M2.7 141 km
Aug 17, 1991 5 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.7 141 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

531 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 112 fatalities, 1,730 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 68 km 19
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 49 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 23 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 48 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 10
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 88 km 3
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 92 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 84 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 69 km 1
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 58 km 5
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 79 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 47 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 54 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 89 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 3 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 55 km 0
May 5, 2003 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 97 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,638 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 88 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 98 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 98 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 80 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 96 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 89 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 90 km
2001 UNNAMED 703 97 km
2003 FIRST FIRE 640 100 km
2001 UNNAMED 632 87 km
1997 UNNAMED 508 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 5.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 5.7 in Wettest
July 79°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 72°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in

Walterhill has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 55.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.7") and October the driest (3.5").

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