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Anthoston, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Henderson County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
242 Population 372/sq mi density
$41,734 Median Income $20,431 per capita
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
225 Violent Crime/100K 3,401 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$41,734 median income, 5.6% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Anthoston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation440 ft (134 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.7 km²)
Population Density372/sq mi
Coordinates37.7551°N, 87.5284°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHenderson County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.8 / 100
Community Resilience60.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

69 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 84 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 84 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 34 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 83 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 101 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 26 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 129 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 82 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 107 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 83 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 84 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 79 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 142 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 82 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 107 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 83 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 102 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 142 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 125 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 83 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

495 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 93 fatalities, 1,192 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 88 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 77 km 6
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 99 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 56 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 99 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 80 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 36 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 86 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 67 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 27 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 71 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 32 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 24 km 24
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (2,286 ac, 2019).

Year Name Acres Distance
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 97 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 86 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 80 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 100 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 78 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 80 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 86 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 93 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 76 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 98 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 86 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 77 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 80 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in

Anthoston has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").

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