Gleason is a town in Weakley County, Tennessee, United States. As of the 2020 census, Gleason had a population of 1,369. The city holds an annual Tater Town Parade and festival in the fall. Gleason is the hometown of Gordon Stoker, first tenor of the famous backup group The Jordanaires.

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Town numbers

ZIP code38229

Area code731

Living in Gleason

Housing in Gleason

$164K▲ 5.4% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Gleason home is worth about $164,000, up 5.4% in a year, 51% below the Tennessee typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in Gleason

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Not graded

A grade needs all of the FBI's latest years (2023–2025). Gleason's police department reported none of them, so we don't grade it yet. The figures below are still real.

Violent crime per 1,000

Gleason 1.4

Tennessee 6.4

U.S. 4

Property crime per 1,000

Gleason 17.1

Tennessee 23.5

U.S. 20

FBI crime data, 2022 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in Gleason

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Most working residents leave Gleason for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Dresden (16%), McKenzie (11%) and Martin (9%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

Dresden

16%

McKenzie

11%

Martin

Jackson

3%Work in townlive and work in Gleason 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 173Jobs based herea commuter town

Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Gleason →

Health in Gleason

Health Grade D

Healthier than 7% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with Tennessee

10worse than TN

of 26 measures CDC estimates. The other 16 are too close to call.

Conditions 4▼ 8 close Habits 1▼ 3 close Care 2▼ 5 close Mind 3▼ 0 close

BetterToo close to callWorse

What stands out

20.9%More older adults who have lost all their teethTN 14.6% · worse 11.8%More adults with COPDTN 8.6% · worse 23%More smokersTN 17.3% · worse

Care nearby

West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County HospitalParis · 10.8 mi · ER

Gibson County Community Health Center, TdhTrenton · 26.2 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careShortage · county-wide

DentalShortage · county-wide

Mental healthShortage · county-wide

CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Gleason · CMS · HRSAHealth in Gleason →

Natural hazards in Gleason

High

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.

🏚️ Earthquakes🥶 Cold waves🌪️ Tornadoes

0Does Gleason flood?no paid flood claims on record 2Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Gleason

FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Gleason →

Climate in Gleason

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Gleason has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 89°, a January night drops to 28°, and snow is almost unheard of.

49° / 31°Winter

70° / 48°Spring

88° / 67°Summer

72° / 48°Fall

How much snow does Gleason get?Almost none.Rain & snow →When is the first frost?Around Nov 1, with the last in spring around Apr 3.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+0.7° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Climate in Gleason →

Schools in Gleason

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B⁺

School Grade B+

The public schools Gleason’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 66% of Tennessee’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

DistrictWeakley CountySchools1

Gleason School B+Other · Grades PK–12 · 393 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results and graduation rates, graded within TN. Ratings are from neighbors.