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Berry, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harrison County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
184 Population 708/sq mi density
$66,000 Median Income $19,001 per capita
$98,100 Home Value $183,753 Zillow
$1,292 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
268 Violent Crime/100K 3,568 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$66,000 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,100 home value, $1,292/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
268 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Berry experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation664 ft (202 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density708/sq mi
Coordinates38.5184°N, 84.3817°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHarrison County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.7 / 100
Community Resilience59.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 104 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 65 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 128 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 70 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 55 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 87 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 118 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 90 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 95 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 62 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 43 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 88 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 48 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 57 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

401 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,797 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 66 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 37 km 4
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 79 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 61 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 80 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 17 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 65 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 96 km 10
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 35 km 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 97 km 2
May 27, 2004 EF3 50 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 99 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 41 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 99 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 98 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 99 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 98 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 99 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 96 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 100 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 99 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 97 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 96 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 98 km
2010 FISH TRAP COMPLEX 1,430 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 98 km
2002 UNIT 28 1,259 99 km
2004 UNIT 14 1,170 97 km
1999 AUXIER RIDGE 1,160 99 km
2000 JPG 5 1,013 97 km
2013 NON-WUI HAZARD FUELS PRESCRIBED FIRE 934 98 km
2009 UNIT 30D SPRING 2009 921 97 km
1999 UNNAMED 786 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Berry has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.8").

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