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Barbourville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Knox County County

1.9 /5.0
D Poor
3,181 Population 1,196/sq mi density
$20,971 Median Income $19,044 per capita
$190,200 Home Value $148,745 Zillow
$604 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
259 Violent Crime/100K 2,168 property/100K
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$20,971 median income, 1.7% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.5 / 5.0
$190,200 home value, $604/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
259 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Barbourville 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

Elevation980 ft (299 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²)
Population Density1,196/sq mi
Coordinates36.8657°N, 83.8832°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKnox County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score74.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.7 / 100
Community Resilience15.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

111 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 80 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 147 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 45 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 50 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 50 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 13 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 112 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 65 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 148 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 127 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 123 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 104 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 101 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 80 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 24 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 8 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 77 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 111 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 138 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 61 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

176 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 23 fatalities, 392 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 45 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 100 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 32 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 49 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 73 km 2
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 34 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 30 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 57 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 90 km 1
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 71 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 74 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 47 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 36 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF2 75 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 74 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 80 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 85 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 12 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 84 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 54 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 44 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 41 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,099 80 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 74 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,047 99 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 26 km
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 41 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 22 km
2016 LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL 6,751 69 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,628 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 27 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,456 72 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 53 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 27 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.2 in

Barbourville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.1").

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