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Cadiz, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Trigg County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,649 Population 883/sq mi density
$40,186 Median Income $32,829 per capita
$120,800 Home Value $121,229 Zillow
$683 Median Rent 28.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
187 Violent Crime/100K 2,394 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$40,186 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,800 home value, $683/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cadiz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation419 ft (128 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density883/sq mi
Coordinates36.8615°N, 87.8172°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTrigg County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score48.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability85.2 / 100
Community Resilience24.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
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

90 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 127 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 134 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 105 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 143 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 124 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 137 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 106 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 121 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 116 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 111 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 121 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 99 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 148 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 116 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 104 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 144 km
Mar 19, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.2 117 km
May 3, 2011 3 km WSW of Wickliffe, Kentucky M3.1 116 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 82 km
Aug 7, 1990 5 km SSW of Wyatt, Missouri M3.1 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

529 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 738 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 77 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 50 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 59 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 36 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 44 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 70 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 98 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 87 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 62 km 3
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 17 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 75 km 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 43 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 23 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 23 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 26 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 95 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 90 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 91 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 28 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 91 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 91 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 91 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 92 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 23 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 32 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 93 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 93 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 86 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 92 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 29 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in

Cadiz has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").

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