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Campbellsville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Taylor County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
11,523 Population 1,522/sq mi density
$49,389 Median Income $28,899 per capita
$162,900 Home Value $206,929 Zillow
$657 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
252 Violent Crime/100K 3,630 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$49,389 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$162,900 home value, $657/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
252 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Campbellsville 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

Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Area5.1 sq mi (13.3 km²)
Population Density1,522/sq mi
Coordinates37.3439°N, 85.3522°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTaylor County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.28"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score38.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.4 / 100
Community Resilience77.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 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 M3.9 134 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 133 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 128 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 126 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 147 km
May 26, 2021 8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 147 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 86 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 133 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 80 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 144 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 93 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 115 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 72 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 86 km
May 11, 2019 5 km ENE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.6 134 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 128 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 76 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 127 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

383 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 1,064 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 1996 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 86 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 17 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 77 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 5
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 23 km 6
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 39 km 2
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 10 km 1
May 8, 2009 EF3 85 km 2
May 23, 2000 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 26 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 61 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 50 km 1
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 31, 1979 EF3 74 km 1
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 95 km
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 67 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 78 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 64 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 72 km
2000 MAYBE LATER 1,931 92 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 70 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,679 99 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 78 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 70 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 63 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 66 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,163 94 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,089 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 51 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,015 89 km
2015 STEARNS SHELTON CREEK 972 89 km
2001 GREAT GULF 925 91 km
2020 UNNAMED 882 94 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 57 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) 4.1 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in

Campbellsville 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 (5.3") and October the driest (3.2").

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