Williston, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Fayette County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
490
Population
297/sq mi density
$73,750
Median Income
$33,125 per capita
$162,500
Home Value
$336,874 Zillow
$1,118
Median Rent
36.1% income on rent
61°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $1,118/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Williston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. The area receives 1.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 481 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 297/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1585°N, 89.3754°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fayette County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 35 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 76.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 62.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 50.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | Driest |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.3 in |
Williston has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 40°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and September the driest (3.8").