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Beech Grove, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · McLean County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
180 Population 97/sq mi density
$145,121 Median Income $36,344 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $153,961 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
225 Violent Crime/100K 3,401 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$145,121 median income, 32.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Beech Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.6 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation524 ft (160 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density97/sq mi
Coordinates37.6213°N, 87.3873°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcLean County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
15 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.6"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.72"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score40.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.4 / 100
Community Resilience51.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

65 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 102 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 102 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 53 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 101 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 98 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 45 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 105 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 100 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 146 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 102 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 94 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 103 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 148 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 126 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 101 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 101 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 119 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 132 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 135 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

492 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,034 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 75 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 76 km 31
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 43 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 95 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 55 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 83 km 1
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 90 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 86 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 36 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 53 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 42 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 63 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 25 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 51 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GAP VIEW RX (1,575 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 96 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 91 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 53 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 87 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 57 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 95 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 90 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 92 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 90 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 93 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.7 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Beech Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").

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