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Arjay, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Bell County County

1.0 /5.0
F Poor
19 Population 31/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
224 Violent Crime/100K 1,845 property/100K
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Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
Arjay enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,302 ft (397 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density31/sq mi
Coordinates36.8061°N, 83.6421°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBell County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
56 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0437 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.8 / 100
Community Resilience13.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

115 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 64 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 144 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 27 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 54 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 34 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 35 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 117 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 149 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 146 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 57 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 124 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 122 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 93 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 64 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 90 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 44 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 61 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 17 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 137 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 41 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

154 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 24 fatalities, 360 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 48 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 25 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 94 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 72 km 7
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 53 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 45 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 25 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 67 km 6
May 2, 2010 EF2 97 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 85 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 39 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 84 km 0
Jun 2, 2001 EF2 53 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 68 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 59 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,145 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 77 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 78 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 94 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 55 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 22 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 92 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 63 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 47 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 26 km
1999 UNNAMED 8,143 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,099 68 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 82 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,047 89 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 8 km
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 49 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 25 km
2016 LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL 6,751 50 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,628 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.9 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (16°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Arjay has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.4").

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