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Westpoint, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Lawrence County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
240 Population 267/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $16,945 per capita
$143,400 Home Value $209,107 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$143,400 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Westpoint 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

Elevation695 ft (212 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density267/sq mi
Coordinates35.1349°N, 87.5376°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLawrence County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Alabama Regional (MSL)
27 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"
63% above US avg
Snowfall 1.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.30"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.46"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score69.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.2 / 100
Community Resilience18.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
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

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.7 on Aug 13, 2022.

Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 128 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 150 km
May 10, 2008 1 km SSE of Sherman, Mississippi M3.1 147 km
May 28, 2000 13 km S of Winfield, Alabama M3.0 150 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 97 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 106 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 38 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 38 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 55 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 47 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 49 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 118 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 44 km
Mar 11, 2017 6 km SW of Trinity, Alabama M2.7 72 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 85 km
Jan 15, 2016 8 km ENE of Natural Bridge, Alabama M2.6 112 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 106 km
Jul 31, 1999 3 km SSW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 79 km
Jul 31, 1999 5 km SW of Moulton, Alabama M2.6 79 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

546 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 138 fatalities, 2,157 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 45 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 74 km 28
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 66 km 16
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 93 km 2
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 85 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 70 km 3
May 5, 1999 EF4 60 km 3
May 18, 1995 EF4 57 km 1
May 18, 1995 EF4 16 km 3
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 97 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 11
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 98 km 3
Apr 24, 1955 EF4 98 km 5
Mar 22, 1952 EF4 77 km 4
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 87 km 2
May 8, 2024 EF3 72 km 1
May 8, 2024 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 90 km 1
Nov 29, 2016 EF3 87 km 0
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 39 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (3,112 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 3,112 97 km
2020 BK OWL CREEK 2,838 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,822 97 km
2011 GREEN TOWER 2,653 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 2,442 95 km
2015 BIG TREE 2,288 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,264 88 km
2010 BALLS MT. 2,229 96 km
2014 UNNAMED 2,143 96 km
2021 BK LEOLA/WARREN 2,007 88 km
2010 STINSON GAP 1,922 88 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,845 89 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,826 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,819 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,620 90 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,603 100 km
2022 BK TAPSVILLE 1,494 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,330 97 km
2024 BNK HOLMES CHAPEL/MT. OLIVE RX 1,302 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,249 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.7 in
March 51°F (10°C) 6.3 in Wettest
April 58°F (15°C) 4.9 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.6 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in Driest
September 71°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
November 49°F (10°C) 5.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.7 in

Westpoint has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 38°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.3") and August the driest (3.5").

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