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Combs, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Perry County County

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
37 Population 116/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
240 Violent Crime/100K 6,113 property/100K
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Combs 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 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation973 ft (297 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates37.2692°N, 83.2157°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
79 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.96"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.23"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0414 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.8 / 100
Community Resilience38.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

68 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 20 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 40 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 89 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 118 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 79 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 120 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 118 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 114 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 24 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 147 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 98 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 144 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 67 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 109 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 83 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 105 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 94 km
Apr 5, 2005 1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee M2.9 132 km
May 26, 2021 8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 119 km
May 20, 2023 Kentucky-Tennessee border region M2.8 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

121 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 22 fatalities, 367 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 48 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 79 km 10
May 9, 1988 EF3 88 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 78 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 70 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 89 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 87 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 69 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 96 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 63 km 0
Jun 2, 2001 EF2 78 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 81 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 19 km 0
May 6, 1984 EF2 78 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 77 km 0
Aug 30, 1978 EF2 85 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF2 65 km 0
Aug 3, 1977 EF2 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 87 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 46 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 25 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 83 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 63 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 17 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 33 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 37 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 38 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 50 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 46 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 85 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 49 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 63 km
1991 UNNAMED 11,117 94 km
1999 UNNAMED 10,990 61 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,817 46 km
1991 UNNAMED 10,183 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in

Combs has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").

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