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Bandana, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Massac County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
215 Population 114/sq mi density
$88,889 Median Income $35,521 per capita
$128,700 Home Value $119,853 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$88,889 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,700 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bandana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation355 ft (108 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.9 km²)
Population Density114/sq mi
Coordinates37.1449°N, 88.9421°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMassac County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score61.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.2 / 100
Community Resilience28.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

337 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 60 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 141 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 101 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 33 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 120 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 30 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 147 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 52 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 115 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 54 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 121 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 128 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 145 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 90 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 25 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 33 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 81 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 37 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 9 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

595 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 112 fatalities, 1,545 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 76 km 57
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 66 km 8
Sep 22, 2006 EF4 98 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 16 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 75 km 10
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 81 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 66 km 3
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 78 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 79 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 49 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 78 km 1
May 10, 2016 EF3 47 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 8 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 72 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 14 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 59 km 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 85 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 43 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRANKLIN CREEK RX (2,828 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 47 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 85 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 45 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 45 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 61 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 49 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 94 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 72 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 48 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 37 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 60 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 60 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 42 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 42 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.5 in

Bandana has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").

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