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Watertown, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Wilson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
1,511 Population 1,049/sq mi density
$62,991 Median Income $29,044 per capita
$228,400 Home Value $408,690 Zillow
$1,036 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
66 Violent Crime/100K 856 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,991 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$228,400 home value, $1,036/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
66 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Watertown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation694 ft (212 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density1,049/sq mi
Coordinates36.1007°N, 86.1394°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWilson County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
43% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.75"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.50"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0457 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score80.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience60.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 78 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 132 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 139 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 133 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 131 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 109 km
Aug 7, 2006 8 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.9 143 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 138 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 114 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 144 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 148 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M2.8 109 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 70 km
Oct 22, 2017 9 km SSE of Rockwood, Tennessee M2.8 139 km
Aug 17, 1991 5 km NNE of Trenton, Georgia M2.7 145 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 132 km
Jun 10, 2018 11 km NNE of Decatur, Tennessee M2.7 139 km
Apr 11, 2015 2 km E of Dayton, Tennessee M2.6 124 km
Sep 9, 2000 10 km NNW of Kimball, Tennessee M2.6 114 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

518 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 130 fatalities, 1,862 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 44 km 19
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 74 km 2
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 48 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 71 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 7
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 97 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 95 km 1
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 74 km 5
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 60 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 36 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 62 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 77 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 29 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 96 km 4
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 70 km 1
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,635 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 96 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 84 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 88 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 99 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 80 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 99 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 73 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 96 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 91 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 81 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 83 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 100 km
2001 UNNAMED 703 96 km
1998 UNNAMED 683 87 km
2003 FIRST FIRE 640 97 km
2001 UNNAMED 632 80 km
2003 UNNAMED 616 93 km
1997 UNNAMED 508 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 5.8 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in Driest
November 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
December 40°F (5°C) 5.3 in

Watertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.5").

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