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Waynesboro, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Wayne County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,483 Population 580/sq mi density
$45,000 Median Income $25,255 per capita
$81,400 Home Value $165,914 Zillow
$469 Median Rent 37.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
520 Violent Crime/100K 780 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$45,000 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,400 home value, $469/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
520 violent crimes/100K (37% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Waynesboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. The area receives 1.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation714 ft (218 m)
Area4.3 sq mi (11.1 km²)
Population Density580/sq mi
Coordinates35.3235°N, 87.7593°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyWayne County County
Nearest AirportMaury County Regional (MRC)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"
63% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.26"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score43.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability79.6 / 100
Community Resilience8.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

26 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 13, 2022.

May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 146 km
Nov 6, 1994 11 km WSW of Trenton, Tennessee M3.1 137 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 123 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 133 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 66 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 66 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 81 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 71 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 76 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 133 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 27 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 100 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 111 km
Jan 15, 2016 8 km ENE of Natural Bridge, Alabama M2.6 135 km
Jul 31, 1999 5 km SW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 105 km
Jul 31, 1999 3 km SSW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 105 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 106 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 143 km
May 27, 1998 1 km S of Rutherford, Tennessee M2.6 141 km
Feb 8, 2020 13 km S of Moulton, Alabama M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

473 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 102 fatalities, 1,378 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 26 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 95 km 16
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 98 km 28
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 96 km 2
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 49 km 3
May 5, 1999 EF4 31 km 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 44 km 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 86 km 1
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 70 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 76 km 1
May 8, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 98 km 9
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 78 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 51 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 99 km 0
Jan 22, 1999 EF3 89 km 1
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

9 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: ROCKHOUSE ROAD (791 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 25 km
2000 UNNAMED 762 30 km
2021 PRENTISS CR 1331 713 93 km
1999 CHERRY HILL 659 96 km
2011 YELLOW CREEK 572 80 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 15 km
1996 UNNAMED 523 27 km
2014 HIGHWAY 77 518 85 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 5.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
November 49°F (10°C) 5.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.8 in

Waynesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.5").

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