Samburg, Tennessee facts for kids
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Samburg, Tennessee
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Buildings along Lakeview Drive, with Reelfoot Lake on the left
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Location of Samburg in Obion County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Obion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.69 sq mi (1.80 km2) |
| • Land | 0.47 sq mi (1.23 km2) |
| • Water | 0.22 sq mi (0.58 km2) |
| Elevation | 285 ft (87 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 210 |
| • Density | 443.97/sq mi (171.29/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
38254
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| Area code(s) | 731 |
| FIPS code | 47-66360 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1300630 |
Samburg is a small town in Obion County, Tennessee, United States. It is located right on the eastern side of Reelfoot Lake. In 2020, about 210 people lived there.
In December 2021, a very strong tornado hit Samburg. It caused a lot of damage to many parts of the town.
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Where is Samburg Located?
Samburg is found at 36°22′48″N 89°21′8″W / 36.38000°N 89.35222°W. This means it's in the western part of Tennessee.
How Big is Samburg?
The town covers a total area of about 0.8 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, but a good portion, about 0.2 square miles (0.5 square kilometers), is water. This water area is mainly from Reelfoot Lake.
What is the Weather Like?
Samburg has a varied climate with warm summers and mild winters. The hottest month is usually August, and the coldest is January. The town gets a good amount of rain throughout the year.
| Climate data for Samburg, Tennessee (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1928–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 78 (26) |
79 (26) |
89 (32) |
96 (36) |
100 (38) |
106 (41) |
110 (43) |
111 (44) |
104 (40) |
99 (37) |
86 (30) |
79 (26) |
111 (44) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 43.9 (6.6) |
49.0 (9.4) |
58.6 (14.8) |
69.1 (20.6) |
76.9 (24.9) |
84.6 (29.2) |
87.0 (30.6) |
86.6 (30.3) |
81.2 (27.3) |
71.3 (21.8) |
58.5 (14.7) |
48.0 (8.9) |
67.9 (19.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 35.2 (1.8) |
39.4 (4.1) |
48.5 (9.2) |
58.1 (14.5) |
66.9 (19.4) |
75.0 (23.9) |
77.6 (25.3) |
76.4 (24.7) |
69.9 (21.1) |
58.9 (14.9) |
48.4 (9.1) |
39.1 (3.9) |
57.8 (14.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 26.5 (−3.1) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
38.4 (3.6) |
47.1 (8.4) |
56.9 (13.8) |
65.3 (18.5) |
68.3 (20.2) |
66.2 (19.0) |
58.6 (14.8) |
46.5 (8.1) |
38.3 (3.5) |
30.3 (−0.9) |
47.7 (8.7) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −15 (−26) |
−17 (−27) |
7 (−14) |
22 (−6) |
33 (1) |
41 (5) |
45 (7) |
46 (8) |
34 (1) |
23 (−5) |
5 (−15) |
−12 (−24) |
−17 (−27) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.48 (114) |
4.22 (107) |
4.95 (126) |
5.28 (134) |
5.72 (145) |
4.24 (108) |
3.91 (99) |
3.27 (83) |
3.85 (98) |
3.92 (100) |
4.27 (108) |
5.06 (129) |
53.17 (1,351) |
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Who Lives in Samburg?
Samburg is a small community. Over the years, its population has changed. In 1960, there were 451 people, but by 2020, the number was 210.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 111 | — | |
| 1950 | 378 | — | |
| 1960 | 451 | 19.3% | |
| 1970 | 463 | 2.7% | |
| 1980 | 465 | 0.4% | |
| 1990 | 374 | −19.6% | |
| 2000 | 260 | −30.5% | |
| 2010 | 217 | −16.5% | |
| 2020 | 210 | −3.2% | |
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Population Details from 2000
Based on the 2000 census, there were 260 people living in Samburg. These people lived in 104 homes, and 69 of these were families. Most residents (99.62%) were White.
The average household had about 2.49 people. The average family had about 2.87 people.
The town's population was spread out by age:
- 21.2% were under 18 years old.
- 5.8% were between 18 and 24.
- 30.0% were between 25 and 44.
- 24.2% were between 45 and 64.
- 18.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Samburg was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were about 108 males.
The average income for a household was $26,125. For families, it was $29,167. About 13.4% of the population lived below the poverty line.
Radio Stations in Samburg
Samburg and the surrounding area can listen to a few radio stations:
- WENK-AM 1240 plays "The Greatest Hits of All Time."
- WWGY 99.3 plays "Today's Best Music" and features the "Ace & TJ in the Morning."
Education in Samburg
Students in Samburg attend schools that are part of the Obion County School District.
See also
In Spanish: Samburg (Tennessee) para niños
