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Full City Profile · Kentucky · Campbell County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
70 Population 318/sq mi density
$76,875 Median Income $37,900 per capita
$141,700 Home Value $334,940 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
68 Violent Crime/100K 2,076 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$76,875 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$141,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
68 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
California 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

Elevation494 ft (151 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density318/sq mi
Coordinates38.9184°N, 84.2636°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCampbell County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.2"
11% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.53"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0446 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)7.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.83 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score58.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability13.0 / 100
Community Resilience81.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 143 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 72 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 91 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 146 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 118 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 114 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 41 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 132 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 148 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 136 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 140 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 60 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 36 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 134 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 134 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 52 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

421 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 73 fatalities, 2,761 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 54 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 81 km 36
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 35 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 85 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 36 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 78 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 35 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 20 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 29 km 6
May 27, 2019 EF3 96 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 12 km 3
May 27, 2004 EF3 96 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 58 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 11 km 0
Jun 30, 1993 EF3 64 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

19 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 (5,054 ac, 2005).

Year Name Acres Distance
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 99 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,259 93 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 98 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 100 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 98 km
2002 UNIT 28 1,259 99 km
2004 UNIT 14 1,170 100 km
2000 JPG 5 1,013 97 km
2013 NON-WUI HAZARD FUELS PRESCRIBED FIRE 934 98 km
2009 UNIT 30D SPRING 2009 921 96 km
1999 UNNAMED 786 98 km
2003 UNIT 5 03 688 96 km
2005 UNIT 31 05 649 98 km
2005 UNIT 5 05 633 97 km
2010 UNNAMED 619 100 km
2010 UNIT 8 SPRING 2011 RX CHARGE CODE 599 98 km
2010 UNIT 28 SPRING 2010 WUI 551 99 km
2004 UNIT 21 526 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.8 in
March 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in Wettest
June 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (1°C) 3.3 in

California has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (2.8").

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