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Auburn, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Logan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,715 Population 937/sq mi density
$46,071 Median Income $28,039 per capita
$118,100 Home Value $225,297 Zillow
$777 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
73 Violent Crime/100K 727 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$46,071 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,100 home value, $777/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
73 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Auburn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation630 ft (192 m)
Area1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²)
Population Density937/sq mi
Coordinates36.8645°N, 86.7096°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLogan County County
Nearest AirportBowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.9"
42% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.08"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.5 / 100
Community Resilience34.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

20 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 148 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 143 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 149 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 93 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 70 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 77 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 121 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 149 km
Sep 12, 2015 5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky M2.6 126 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 70 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 147 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 114 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 62 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 110 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 38 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 106 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 93 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 51 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 66 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

513 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 117 fatalities, 1,480 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 98 km 31
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 59 km 3
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 75 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 29 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 10 km 16
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 80 km 5
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 75 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 59 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 63 km 22
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 57 km 3
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 61 km 7
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 82 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 79 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 76 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 82 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 67 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 58 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 70 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 62 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 63 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 59 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 63 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 52 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 72 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 69 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 50 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 71 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 62 km
2005 UNNAMED 576 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in

Auburn has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.1").

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