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Crofton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hopkins County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
690 Population 1,078/sq mi density
$43,889 Median Income $21,970 per capita
$81,300 Home Value $247,280 Zillow
$748 Median Rent 23.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,889 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,300 home value, $748/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Crofton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation590 ft (180 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,078/sq mi
Coordinates37.0479°N, 87.4835°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHopkins County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.88"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.5 / 100
Community Resilience65.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

55 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 109 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 136 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 150 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 104 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 136 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 121 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 147 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 135 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 128 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 147 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 146 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 133 km
Mar 19, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.2 147 km
May 3, 2011 3 km WSW of Wickliffe, Kentucky M3.1 146 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 107 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 56 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 142 km
May 11, 1998 5 km NW of Bardwell, Kentucky M2.9 140 km
Jan 31, 2007 3 km N of Bardwell, Kentucky M2.9 137 km
Jan 3, 2003 9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana M2.9 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

519 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 71 fatalities, 984 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 23 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 74 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 86 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 94 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 52 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 53 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 78 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 45 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 83 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 12 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 8 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 72 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 26 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 21 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 65 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 91 km 24
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 76 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 57 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 58 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 61 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 54 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 100 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 64 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 99 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 55 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 59 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 57 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 100 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 64 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 53 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 68 km
2024 DEAN EAST RX 753 93 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 53 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 58 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.8 in
June 73°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Crofton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.1").

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