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White Bluff, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Dickson County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
3,961 Population 620/sq mi density
$68,109 Median Income $35,852 per capita
$271,500 Home Value $340,668 Zillow
$933 Median Rent 20.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
191 Violent Crime/100K 1,093 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$68,109 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$271,500 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
191 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
White Bluff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation846 ft (258 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.4 km²)
Population Density620/sq mi
Coordinates36.1009°N, 87.2119°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyDickson County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.9"
44% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.63"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability29.1 / 100
Community Resilience34.3 / 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 Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

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

Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 135 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 127 km
Jan 2, 2000 4 km SW of Lester, Alabama M2.9 127 km
Sep 20, 1990 6 km N of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 126 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 139 km
May 13, 1999 11 km S of Pulaski, Tennessee M2.8 113 km
May 13, 1999 7 km NW of Elkmont, Alabama M2.8 126 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 106 km
Mar 11, 2006 17 km E of Olivet, Tennessee M2.7 124 km
Aug 13, 2022 6 km NW of Hazel Green, Alabama M2.7 136 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 136 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 128 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 44 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 128 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 82 km
Jun 1, 2019 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee M2.6 127 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 128 km
Aug 6, 1997 7 km WNW of Loretto, Tennessee M2.5 113 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 141 km
Jun 14, 1996 6 km E of Saltillo, Tennessee M2.5 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

537 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 78 fatalities, 1,373 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 50 km 2
May 5, 1999 EF4 87 km 3
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 73 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 35 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 40 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 58 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 58 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 24 km 5
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 11, 2008 EF3 86 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 84 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 47 km 7
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 27 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 75 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

8 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 82 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 100 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 91 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 91 km
2007 ROCKHOUSE ROAD 791 78 km
1999 UNNAMED 564 85 km
2014 MERIWETHER LEWIS 513 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in
December 40°F (4°C) 5.2 in

White Bluff has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and October the driest (3.3").

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