Centertown, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Ohio County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
347 Population 1,119/sq mi density
$46,875 Median Income $22,198 per capita
$91,800 Home Value $120,449 Zillow
$919 Median Rent 29.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$46,875 median income, 7.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$91,800 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Centertown 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 52.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation441 ft (134 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,119/sq mi
Coordinates37.4178°N, 86.9960°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOhio County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 4.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.50"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.41"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score54.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability72.7 / 100
Community Resilience52.0 / 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 Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

48 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 M5.2 139 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 139 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 93 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 138 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 83 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 92 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 138 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 99 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 138 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 134 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 140 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 137 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 138 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 139 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 138 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 32 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 26 km
Jan 3, 2003 9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana M2.9 98 km
Apr 28, 2000 6 km W of Equality, Illinois M2.9 130 km
Jun 24, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M2.9 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

489 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,142 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 54 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 76 km 6
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 51 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 38 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 62 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 65 km 16
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 89 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 75 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 35 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 80 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 83 km 24
May 11, 2003 EF3 24 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 78 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 84 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 74 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 86 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 81 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 84 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 73 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 84 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 15 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 86 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 80 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 81 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 17 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 92 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 80 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 88 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 62 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.1 in
April 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in Driest
September 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 58°F (14°C) 4.3 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in

Centertown has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.4").

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