Bremen, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Muhlenberg County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
299 Population 1,424/sq mi density
$46,324 Median Income $30,490 per capita
$128,900 Home Value $134,040 Zillow
$636 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$46,324 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,900 home value, $636/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Bremen 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. Annual precipitation totals 47.4 inches. The area receives 4.3 inches of snow annually.

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)

Geography

Elevation454 ft (138 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²)
Population Density1,424/sq mi
Coordinates37.3637°N, 87.2222°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMuhlenberg County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
26 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.4"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 4.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.90"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score53.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.0 / 100
Community Resilience43.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

52 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 M5.2 134 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 134 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 85 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 133 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 77 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 108 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 115 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 132 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 134 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 118 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 135 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 133 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 133 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 143 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 134 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 133 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 133 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 22 km
Jan 3, 2003 9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana M2.9 86 km
Jun 27, 2000 6 km S of Joppa, Illinois M2.9 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 101 fatalities, 1,178 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 73 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 89 km 6
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 30 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 85 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 80 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 91 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 73 km 16
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 36 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 59 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 23 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 63 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 71 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 73 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 8 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRANKLIN CREEK RX (2,828 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 96 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 97 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 92 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 99 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 91 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 25 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 96 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 93 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 93 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 97 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 29 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 99 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 86 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 95 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 85 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 98 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 81 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 95 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.0 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 4.7 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Bremen has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (2.9").

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