The Town FilesMcEwen, Tennessee
City in Humphreys County · population 1,643 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $205,300
- Household income
- $60,781
- Jan low / Jul high
- 28° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 16
- Median age
- 37.7
McEwen is a city of 1,643 people in Humphreys County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $205,300, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks quieter than 82% of Tennessee towns, better for families than 77% of Tennessee towns, easier by car than 74% of Tennessee towns.
How McEwen 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 McEwen is worth $205,300, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $60,781, which is more affordable than 64% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $745 a month. 67.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | McEwen | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $205,300 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $745 | $863 |
| Median household income | $60,781 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 67.9% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1976 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in McEwen
| People | McEwen | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.4% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 16.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.2% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 9.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.1% | — |
| Work from home | 3.2% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 34.6 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 81.4% | 88.2% |
Weather in McEwen
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 27.5°F. About 54.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.5 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 84 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McEwen since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on January 22, 1999 about 0.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on March 30, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 18 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on March 15, 2026.
Severe weather in Humphreys County since 1996
Humphreys County has been included in 26 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 |
| May 17, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4712: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornado |
Jobs and pay in Humphreys County
Humphreys County had 5,951 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,024 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in McEwen itself the ACS puts it at 16.6%.
Public schools in McEwen
2 public schools with 962 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mc Ewen High School | 6-12 | 522 | 14.5 |
| Mc Ewen Elementary | PK-5 | 440 | 13.8 |
Towns near McEwen
- Waverly, TN8.4 mi · 4,297 people · home $171,900
- Erin, TN14.7 mi · 1,224 people · home $202,900
- Dickson, TN15.2 mi · 16,058 people · home $292,600
- Tennessee Ridge, TN16.2 mi · 1,332 people · home $171,800
- Charlotte, TN17.4 mi · 1,656 people · home $252,900
- Burns, TN18.0 mi · 1,573 people · home $286,400
- New Johnsonville, TN19.7 mi · 1,804 people · home $158,400
- Lyles, TN20.9 mi · 763 people · home $219,100
McEwen questions
Is McEwen, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, McEwen scores better for retirees than 48% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 82%. 20.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.7).
How much does a house cost in McEwen?
The median owner-occupied home in McEwen is valued at $205,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $60,781, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $745 a month.
What is the weather like in McEwen?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 27.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 54.1 inches of precipitation a year and 2.5 inches of snow.
Does McEwen get tornadoes?
16 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of McEwen since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on January 22, 1999. 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)