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Cynthiana, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harrison County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
6,412 Population 1,409/sq mi density
$49,817 Median Income $23,996 per capita
$154,700 Home Value $231,744 Zillow
$763 Median Rent 26.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
94 Violent Crime/100K 1,448 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$49,817 median income, 0.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$154,700 home value, $763/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
94 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cynthiana 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 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation712 ft (217 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density1,409/sq mi
Coordinates38.3830°N, 84.3018°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHarrison County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jan) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score33.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.7 / 100
Community Resilience59.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 109 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 51 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 124 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 64 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 59 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 74 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 121 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 79 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 81 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 60 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 48 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 76 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 47 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 41 km
Sep 27, 2009 22 km NNW of Hindman, Kentucky M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

372 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 57 fatalities, 1,790 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 82 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 54 km 4
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 94 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 71 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 77 km 4
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 33 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 80 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 51 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 80 km 10
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 83 km 2
May 27, 2004 EF3 39 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 57 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 13 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 58 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

11 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SPENCER RIDGE (2,556 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 SPENCER RIDGE 2,556 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,778 87 km
2010 FISH TRAP COMPLEX 1,430 82 km
1999 AUXIER RIDGE 1,160 83 km
1999 SOUTH FORK 999 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 940 91 km
2022 PITTS ROAD 773 82 km
2001 WILLOW II 683 97 km
1999 UNNAMED 626 98 km
2010 LITTLE DOE CREEK 612 86 km
2022 SMYTH CEMETERY ROAD 530 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest, Driest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
March 44°F (6°C) 4.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Cynthiana has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.8").

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