Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee facts for kids
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Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee
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Location of Tennessee Ridge in Houston County, Tennessee.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| Counties | Houston |
| Settled | approx. 1780 |
| Incorporated (town) | March 5, 1960 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.76 sq mi (9.73 km2) |
| • Land | 3.75 sq mi (9.71 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 742 ft (226 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,332 |
| • Density | 355.20/sq mi (137.15/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
37178
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| Area code(s) | 931 |
| FIPS code | 47-73460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1304045 |
Tennessee Ridge is a small town located in Houston County, Tennessee. It is part of the U.S. state of Tennessee. In 2020, about 1,332 people lived there.
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Where is Tennessee Ridge Located?
Tennessee Ridge is found at a specific spot on the map: 36°19′15″N 87°45′47″W / 36.32083°N 87.76306°W. It sits about 742 feet (226 meters) above sea level.
The town covers a total area of about 3.7 square miles (9.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Main Roads and Highways
You can reach Tennessee Ridge using these important roads:
SR 49
SR 147 (also known as Main Street)
Postal and Area Codes
The ZIP code for Tennessee Ridge is 37178. This code helps mail get to the right place. The area code for phone calls in Tennessee Ridge is 931.
What's the Weather Like?
| Climate data for Tennessee Ridge, Tennessee (1991–2020 normals, extremes 1999–present) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 73 (23) |
79 (26) |
87 (31) |
89 (32) |
93 (34) |
108 (42) |
105 (41) |
105 (41) |
102 (39) |
97 (36) |
84 (29) |
75 (24) |
108 (42) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 66.0 (18.9) |
70.4 (21.3) |
79.6 (26.4) |
85.5 (29.7) |
88.4 (31.3) |
94.2 (34.6) |
95.5 (35.3) |
97.2 (36.2) |
92.9 (33.8) |
86.8 (30.4) |
75.9 (24.4) |
70.4 (21.3) |
98.5 (36.9) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 46.6 (8.1) |
51.2 (10.7) |
60.8 (16.0) |
70.9 (21.6) |
78.3 (25.7) |
85.6 (29.8) |
88.9 (31.6) |
88.8 (31.6) |
82.5 (28.1) |
72.1 (22.3) |
59.3 (15.2) |
49.9 (9.9) |
69.6 (20.9) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 36.4 (2.4) |
39.9 (4.4) |
48.6 (9.2) |
58.3 (14.6) |
67.1 (19.5) |
74.7 (23.7) |
78.4 (25.8) |
77.7 (25.4) |
71.0 (21.7) |
60.2 (15.7) |
48.5 (9.2) |
39.9 (4.4) |
58.4 (14.7) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 26.2 (−3.2) |
28.7 (−1.8) |
36.4 (2.4) |
45.7 (7.6) |
55.9 (13.3) |
63.9 (17.7) |
67.9 (19.9) |
66.5 (19.2) |
59.5 (15.3) |
48.3 (9.1) |
37.6 (3.1) |
29.8 (−1.2) |
47.2 (8.4) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 9.7 (−12.4) |
11.9 (−11.2) |
22.0 (−5.6) |
30.5 (−0.8) |
41.1 (5.1) |
55.6 (13.1) |
60.1 (15.6) |
59.0 (15.0) |
49.4 (9.7) |
33.6 (0.9) |
22.5 (−5.3) |
15.5 (−9.2) |
7.2 (−13.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 0 (−18) |
4 (−16) |
9 (−13) |
16 (−9) |
28 (−2) |
42 (6) |
51 (11) |
48 (9) |
42 (6) |
29 (−2) |
11 (−12) |
−9 (−23) |
−9 (−23) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 4.00 (102) |
4.64 (118) |
6.00 (152) |
5.95 (151) |
5.17 (131) |
4.00 (102) |
4.04 (103) |
3.58 (91) |
3.02 (77) |
4.73 (120) |
4.71 (120) |
4.91 (125) |
54.75 (1,392) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 8.6 | 9.1 | 9.4 | 10.0 | 10.4 | 9.2 | 7.9 | 7.8 | 6.9 | 7.8 | 8.4 | 9.5 | 105.0 |
| Source 1: NOAA | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: National Weather Service (mean maxima/minima 2006–2020) | |||||||||||||
Who Lives in Tennessee Ridge?
The number of people living in Tennessee Ridge has changed over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1960 | 324 | — | |
| 1970 | 664 | 104.9% | |
| 1980 | 1,325 | 99.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,271 | −4.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,334 | 5.0% | |
| 2010 | 1,368 | 2.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,332 | −2.6% | |
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Population Breakdown in 2020
In 2020, the 2020 United States census counted 1,332 people living in Tennessee Ridge. There were 501 households and 306 families.
Here's a look at the different groups of people living in the town:
| Race | Number | Percentage |
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| White (not Hispanic) | 1,218 | 91.44% |
| Black or African American (not Hispanic) | 18 | 1.35% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.08% |
| Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.08% |
| Other/Mixed | 52 | 3.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 37 | 2.78% |
Schools in Tennessee Ridge
The town has schools for younger students.
Public Primary and Middle Schools
- Tennessee Ridge Elementary School is a public school in the area. It teaches students from Kindergarten to 5th grade. About 456 students attend this school. You can find it at 135 School Street.
See also
In Spanish: Tennessee Ridge para niños
