The Town FilesAdamsville, Tennessee
Town in McNairy County · population 2,265 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $148,600
- Household income
- $51,422
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 21
- Median age
- 37.0
Adamsville is a town of 2,265 people in McNairy County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $148,600, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Tennessee towns.
How Adamsville ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Adamsville is worth $148,600, below the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $51,422, which is more affordable than 79% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $740 a month. 67.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Adamsville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $148,600 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $740 | $863 |
| Median household income | $51,422 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 67.2% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1978 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.7% | — |
Who lives in Adamsville
| People | Adamsville | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 24.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13.9% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.6% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 7.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.4% | — |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 25.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.4% | 88.2% |
Weather in Adamsville
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 30.3°F. About 59.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 66 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 71 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adamsville since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on February 5, 2008 about 5.7 miles from the town center and killed 3. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 21 deaths and 104 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on April 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 33 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on March 2, 2012.
Severe weather in McNairy County since 1996
McNairy County has been included in 21 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4701: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in McNairy County
McNairy County had 5,600 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $44,747 a year. Unemployment was 4.7% in 2023; in Adamsville itself the ACS puts it at 4.8%.
Public schools in Adamsville
3 public schools with 1,369 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adamsville Elementary | PK-8 | 702 | 14.0 |
| Adamsville High School | 9-12 | 449 | 12.5 |
| West Hardin Elementary | PK-5 | 218 | 11.5 |
Towns near Adamsville
- Crump, TN3.1 mi · 1,594 people · home $151,500
- Savannah, TN8.5 mi · 7,213 people · home $160,200
- Nixon, TN10.8 mi · 514 people · home $130,100
- Olivet, TN10.9 mi · 1,441 people · home $159,800
- Michie, TN12.1 mi · 679 people · home $166,500
- Selmer, TN12.6 mi · 4,446 people · home $155,900
- Bethel Springs, TN12.9 mi · 742 people · home $149,000
- Eastview, TN13.8 mi · 763 people · home $153,300
Adamsville questions
Is Adamsville, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Adamsville scores better for retirees than 28% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 40%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.0).
How much does a house cost in Adamsville?
The median owner-occupied home in Adamsville is valued at $148,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,422, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $740 a month.
What is the weather like in Adamsville?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 30.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 59.2 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Adamsville get tornadoes?
21 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Adamsville since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on February 5, 2008. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)