Memphis, TN

Safety in Memphis, TN: Crime, Heat & Commute

213 sunny days. July high 92°F. 25 min commute. A car per adult.

Homicide deaths: 23.7 per 100,000; US 6.5. CDC, CDC NVSS 2017–2023 (CHR 2025 release).
Firearm deaths: 32.4 per 100,000; US 13.4. Homicide, suicide, accidents.
July high: 92°F; Mild
January low: 32°F; Mild
Sunny days: 213/yr; NOAA
Getting around: A car per adult; Metro-wide
Commute: 25 min; One way
Population: 1,340k; Memphis
Poverty: 16.3% of people; ACS 2023.
Without health insurance: 11.1%; ACS 2023. 88.9% insured.

Death rates: CDC via County Health Rankings. Climate: NOAA.

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