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Crestwood, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Oldham County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
6,275 Population 1,549/sq mi density
$101,086 Median Income $54,321 per capita
$315,100 Home Value $471,450 Zillow
$1,100 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$101,086 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$315,100 home value, $1,100/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Crestwood experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation761 ft (232 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density1,549/sq mi
Coordinates38.3437°N, 85.4777°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOldham County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.9"
39% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0471 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience84.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 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 91 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 85 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 141 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 68 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 100 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 66 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 27 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 93 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 116 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 86 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 139 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 97 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 146 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

496 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,480 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 87 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 63 km 11
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 89 km 4
May 28, 1996 EF4 32 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 46 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 33 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 29 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 48 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 51 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 81 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 28 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 15 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 95 km 1
May 27, 2004 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 60 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 60 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 59 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 58 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 57 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 70 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 73 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 70 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 58 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 69 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 59 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 58 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 57 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 60 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 64 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 58 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 58 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 58 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 63 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 73 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 61 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 3.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Driest
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in

Crestwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and September the driest (3.1").

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