Campton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Wolfe County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
251 Population 251/sq mi density
$25,714 Median Income $12,166 per capita
$550 Median Rent 33.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$25,714 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Campton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 23.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation969 ft (295 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density251/sq mi
Coordinates37.7352°N, 83.5472°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWolfe County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
75 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 23.4"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.74"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.30"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.3 / 100
Community Resilience1.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 79 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 90 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 136 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 98 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 55 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 83 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 119 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 96 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 136 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 150 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 121 km
May 26, 2021 8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 149 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 117 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 117 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 94 km
May 22, 2024 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky M2.7 84 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 101 km
Jan 22, 2018 13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky M2.7 94 km
Nov 8, 1990 6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky M2.7 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

175 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 464 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 7
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 24 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 20 km 10
May 8, 2009 EF3 82 km 2
May 27, 2004 EF3 94 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 40 km 0
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 82 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 26 km 1
Mar 4, 1955 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 90 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 84 km 6
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 22 km 0
Jun 2, 2001 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 20, 1996 EF2 69 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 50 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 80 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 35 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 55 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 45 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 60 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 80 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 81 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 92 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 61 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,817 22 km
1991 UNNAMED 10,183 94 km
1995 UNNAMED 10,148 97 km
1999 UNNAMED 9,384 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 86 km
2001 UNNAMED 8,287 57 km
1999 UNNAMED 8,143 72 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 48°F (9°C) 3.3 in Driest
December 40°F (4°C) 4.5 in

Campton has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.7") and November the driest (3.3").

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