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Wartrace, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Bedford County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
737 Population 838/sq mi density
$57,917 Median Income $26,700 per capita
$181,800 Home Value $376,464 Zillow
$743 Median Rent 41.9% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
289 Violent Crime/100K 145 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$57,917 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$181,800 home value, $743/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
289 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Wartrace enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation903 ft (275 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density838/sq mi
Coordinates35.5253°N, 86.3301°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyBedford County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.3"
59% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.22"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.74"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.1 / 100
Community Resilience26.6 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

87 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 M4.6 131 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 91 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 92 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 126 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 111 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 98 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 134 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 135 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 58 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 136 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 130 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 132 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 141 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 103 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 100 km
Jul 28, 1990 3 km WNW of Varnell, Georgia M2.9 138 km
Sep 19, 1990 6 km NNW of Menlo, Georgia M2.9 134 km
May 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Trion, Georgia M2.9 134 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 100 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

566 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 115 fatalities, 1,579 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 94 km 19
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 85 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 90 km 1
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 54 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 32 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 60 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 10
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 48 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 36 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 61 km 1
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 65 km 1
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 91 km 5
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 61 km 2
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 95 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 97 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 75 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 48 km 0
May 5, 2003 EF3 36 km 0
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 81 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 68 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 77 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 68 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 53 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 92 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 68 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 75 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 76 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,173 98 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 77 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 76 km
2009 UNNAMED 1,000 98 km
2007 STEVENSON 955 81 km
2011 VALENTINE 868 100 km
2004 UNNAMED 826 64 km
2004 JACKSON 798 96 km
2004 UNNAMED 729 100 km
2001 UNNAMED 703 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 40°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 49°F (9°C) 6.2 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.0 in
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Warmest, Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 5.1 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in

Wartrace has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 37°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.2") and August the driest (3.7").

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