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Crayne, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Crittenden County County

1.5 /5.0
D Poor
106 Population 95/sq mi density
$204,800 Home Value $120,908 Zillow
61°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
133 Violent Crime/100K 1,791 property/100K
D
Overall
1.5 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
133 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Crayne enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation693 ft (211 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²)
Population Density95/sq mi
Coordinates37.2826°N, 88.0862°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCrittenden County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.3 / 100
Community Resilience31.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

129 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 M5.2 131 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 136 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 132 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 85 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 98 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 92 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 131 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 127 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 86 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 128 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 125 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 131 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 69 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 91 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 131 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 102 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 107 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 80 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 133 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

541 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 58 fatalities, 974 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 68 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 49 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 84 km 2
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 75 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 72 km 3
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 75 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 19 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 96 km 4
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 95 km 1
May 10, 2016 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 48 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 73 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 47 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 77 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 97 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 88 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 51 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 43 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 51 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 70 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 44 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 51 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 53 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 41 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 52 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 66 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 50 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 44 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 41 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 41 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 42 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 45 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.4 in
February 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.6 in

Crayne has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.0").

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