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Whitlock, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Henry County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
19 Population 25/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
300 Violent Crime/100K 900 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
300 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Whitlock enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.0°F
7% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates36.3669°N, 88.3618°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyHenry County County
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Regional (UCY)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.31"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.39"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability82.2 / 100
Community Resilience31.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

318 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 142 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 133 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 133 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 103 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 147 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 80 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 110 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 150 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 102 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 100 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 100 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 121 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 136 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 84 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 89 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 91 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 109 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 125 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 142 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

534 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 122 fatalities, 1,581 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 70 km 57
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 89 km 0
May 5, 1999 EF4 97 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 99 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 78 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 50 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 30 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 38 km 3
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 88 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 85 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 87 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 87 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 83 km 4
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 85 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 93 km 3
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 68 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 65 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 37 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 58 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 57 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 48 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 46 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 62 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 70 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 45 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 74 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 41 km
2024 DEAN EAST RX 753 94 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 77 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 53 km
2021 CONDRO RX 670 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.3 in Wettest

Whitlock has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 36°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.4").

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