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Bradfordsville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Marion County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
403 Population 1,493/sq mi density
$32,045 Median Income $19,530 per capita
$686 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
177 Violent Crime/100K 1,822 property/100K
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$32,045 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
177 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
1.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bradfordsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation767 ft (234 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density1,493/sq mi
Coordinates37.4947°N, 85.1450°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMarion County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.6 / 100
Community Resilience61.6 / 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 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

23 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 M3.9 138 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 136 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 119 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 144 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 121 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 137 km
May 26, 2021 8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 146 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 62 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 129 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 55 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 135 km
Jan 22, 2018 13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky M2.7 149 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 85 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 117 km
Mar 13, 2004 7 km N of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.7 150 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 47 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 63 km
May 11, 2019 5 km ENE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.6 130 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NNE of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.6 149 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

411 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,382 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 1996 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 62 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 42 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 62 km 4
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 47 km 6
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 47 km 2
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 27 km 1
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 95 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 62 km 2
May 27, 2004 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 31, 1979 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CUT GAP (2,504 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CUT GAP 2,504 80 km
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 89 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 100 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 87 km
2010 AUGER SPRINGS RX 2,199 100 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 94 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,954 94 km
2000 MAYBE LATER 1,931 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,905 100 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,807 100 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 93 km
2010 MIDDLE FORK PRESCRIBED FIRE 1,700 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,679 81 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,671 94 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 100 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 92 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 85 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,477 100 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 88 km
2000 HONEY BEE 1,270 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in

Bradfordsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.2").

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