Bardstown, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Nelson County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

13,673 Population 1,129/sq mi density

$49,781 Median Income $29,620 per capita

$190,800 Home Value $261,210 Zillow

$917 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr

113 Violent Crime/100K 2,629 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$49,781 median income, 2.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

4.5 / 5.0

$190,800 home value, $917/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

113 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

3.0 / 5.0

24.7% bachelor's degree or higher

Bardstown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	56.8°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	35°F (2°C)
July Average	77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	659 ft (201 m)
Area	10.6 sq mi (27.3 km²)
Population Density	1,129/sq mi
Coordinates	37.8177°N, 85.4553°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Nelson County County
Nearest Airport	Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.6"

36% above US avg

Snowfall 11.9"

Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"

Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall Risk	Relatively Low
Risk Score	55.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability	29.1 / 100
Community Resilience	82.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado	Relatively Moderate
Hurricane	Very Low
Earthquake	Relatively Low
Wildfire	Very Low
Flood	Relatively Low
Hail	Relatively Low
Strong Wind	Relatively High
Heat Wave	Relatively Low
Winter Weather	Relatively Moderate
Lightning	Relatively High
Ice Storm	Relatively Moderate
Drought	Relatively Low
Cold Wave	Relatively Low
Landslide	Very Low

Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

13 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	98 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	95 km
Aug 20, 2015	6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky	M2.8	58 km
May 11, 2025	11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.8	74 km
Mar 9, 1990	8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana	M2.7	74 km
Mar 21, 1990	1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky	M2.7	40 km
Jan 12, 2023	4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky	M2.6	65 km
Aug 4, 2023	11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky	M2.6	88 km
Mar 22, 1990	9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky	M2.6	136 km
Jan 29, 1990	11 km S of Paoli, Indiana	M2.6	113 km
Jan 21, 2018	8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky	M2.6	70 km
Mar 8, 1990	4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky	M2.5	130 km
Jan 4, 1999	9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky	M2.5	127 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

451 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 92 fatalities, 1,663 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	95 km	31
Mar 2, 2012	EF4	94 km	11
May 28, 1996	EF4	45 km	0
Nov 22, 1992	EF4	93 km	1
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	43 km	4
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	85 km	7
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	50 km	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	41 km	3
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	67 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	85 km	11
Apr 27, 1971	EF4	74 km	6
Apr 27, 1971	EF4	89 km	2
Dec 11, 2021	EF3	46 km	1
Feb 28, 2011	EF3	65 km	0
May 8, 2009	EF3	89 km	2
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	73 km	0
May 27, 2004	EF3	86 km	0
May 23, 2000	EF3	81 km	0
Apr 16, 1998	EF3	78 km	0
Mar 28, 1997	EF3	52 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2010	FLOATING MILL HOLLOW	2,422	88 km
2008	BROOKS KNOB	2,225	96 km
2012	FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN	2,221	86 km
2010	JOPPA CHURCH	2,037	93 km
2004	JIM LEE	1,770	93 km
2009	TEMPLE HILL	1,628	95 km
2009	JIM LEE	1,613	92 km
2007	Big Woods	1,500	83 km
2008	GOBLIN KNOB	1,445	85 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,057	99 km
2021	UNNAMED	959	99 km
2014	UNNAMED	910	97 km
2019	UNNAMED	892	97 km
2007	DENNISON FERRY RX	655	84 km
2000	UNNAMED	641	94 km
2005	UNNAMED	576	86 km

Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	35°F (2°C)	3.4 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	3.8 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.7 in
April	56°F (13°C)	4.5 in
May	64°F (18°C)	5.0 in
June	73°F (23°C)	4.0 in
July	77°F (25°C)	5.0 in	Warmest, Wettest
August	75°F (24°C)	3.7 in
September	69°F (20°C)	3.7 in
October	57°F (14°C)	2.9 in	Driest
November	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in
December	38°F (3°C)	4.5 in

Bardstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.9").

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