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Winchester, TN

Full City Profile · Tennessee · Franklin County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
9,600 Population 847/sq mi density
$59,497 Median Income $35,945 per capita
$209,300 Home Value $350,774 Zillow
$893 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
481 Violent Crime/100K 3,355 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$59,497 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$209,300 home value, $893/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
481 violent crimes/100K (27% above avg)
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Winchester enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days301 days/yr

Geography

Elevation897 ft (273 m)
Area11.3 sq mi (29.4 km²)
Population Density847/sq mi
Coordinates35.1891°N, 86.1049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFranklin County County
Nearest AirportTullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (THA)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.7"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 4.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 6.54"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.66"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability38.0 / 100
Community Resilience39.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

110 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Feb 25, 2025.

Apr 29, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M4.6 89 km
Dec 8, 2001 5 km SW of Pleasant Groves, Alabama M3.9 55 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 95 km
Jul 19, 1997 12 km E of Cohutta, Georgia M3.5 121 km
Apr 11, 2006 5 km NE of Etowah, Tennessee M3.3 149 km
Mar 18, 1995 10 km SE of Dayton, Tennessee M3.3 109 km
Apr 5, 1994 10 km N of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 61 km
Mar 7, 2001 5 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 121 km
May 6, 2010 11 km ENE of Whitesboro, Alabama M3.2 112 km
Mar 21, 2001 7 km ESE of Trenton, Georgia M3.2 72 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 121 km
May 10, 2020 7 km SSE of Sewanee, Tennessee M3.1 20 km
Apr 29, 2003 7 km E of Fort Payne, Alabama M3.1 93 km
Oct 30, 1991 9 km NNE of Eton, Georgia M3.1 131 km
Jun 23, 2008 10 km ESE of Cohutta, Georgia M3.1 119 km
May 2, 2003 8 km S of Valley Head, Alabama M3.1 90 km
Jan 15, 1993 1 km N of Apison, Tennessee M3.1 100 km
Nov 1, 2009 1 km ESE of South Cleveland, Tennessee M3.0 114 km
May 4, 1994 2 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 147 km
May 4, 1994 12 km NNW of Addison, Alabama M3.0 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

565 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 139 fatalities, 2,116 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 27, 2011 EF5 90 km 25
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 47 km 1
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 91 km 20
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 64 km 4
Apr 27, 2011 EF4 64 km 14
Apr 10, 2009 EF4 92 km 2
Feb 6, 2008 EF4 63 km 1
Jan 24, 1997 EF4 75 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF4 93 km 1
Nov 15, 1989 EF4 78 km 21
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 42 km 11
May 19, 1973 EF4 86 km 0
Feb 29, 1952 EF4 43 km 2
Feb 13, 1952 EF4 18 km 3
May 8, 2024 EF3 94 km 1
May 8, 2024 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 1, 2023 EF3 49 km 1
Apr 12, 2020 EF3 82 km 2
Nov 30, 2016 EF3 63 km 4
Apr 28, 2014 EF3 45 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,213 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,213 57 km
1987 STATEC0045 2,669 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 2,638 60 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,405 95 km
2007 WILDCAT BRANCH WFIRE 2,285 98 km
2016 BRIDGE CREEK ROAD 1,777 50 km
2014 SOUTH EAST COMPLEX 1,753 98 km
2016 BENCH BLUFF 1,715 90 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,691 46 km
2006 RD07-09 1,394 95 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,271 12 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,250 81 km
2004 UNNAMED 1,236 67 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,210 58 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,201 64 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,173 62 km
2009 LOWER FORD RD 1,108 72 km
2009 2009 RDS 10-06 BOUNDARY RX 1,057 97 km
2001 UNNAMED 1,057 70 km
2016 FOX MOUNTAIN FIRE 1,008 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 6.5 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (10°C) 5.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.8 in

Winchester has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 40°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 59.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (6.5") and August the driest (3.7").

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