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East Bernstadt, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Laurel County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
673 Population 319/sq mi density
$39,500 Median Income $29,783 per capita
$95,200 Home Value $141,725 Zillow
$680 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
185 Violent Crime/100K 3,327 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$39,500 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$95,200 home value, $680/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
East Bernstadt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,302 ft (397 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density319/sq mi
Coordinates37.1927°N, 84.1292°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLaurel County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"
35% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.84"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score71.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability68.2 / 100
Community Resilience29.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

78 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 96 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 72 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 85 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 92 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 31 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 141 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 106 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 116 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 145 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 98 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 47 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 142 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 119 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 44 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 102 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 99 km
Apr 5, 2005 1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee M2.9 123 km
May 26, 2021 8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 80 km
May 20, 2023 Kentucky-Tennessee border region M2.8 96 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

223 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 46 fatalities, 813 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 67 km 7
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 84 km 2
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 91 km 10
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 94 km 2
May 8, 2009 EF3 59 km 2
May 9, 1988 EF3 74 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 75 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 68 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 30 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 90 km 0
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 8 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 58 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 59 km 1
Mar 4, 1955 EF3 65 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,145 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 74 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 39 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,817 90 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 81 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 66 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,099 88 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 61 km
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 30 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 40 km
2016 LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL 6,751 94 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,628 82 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 63 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,456 57 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 70 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 68 km
1987 LOCUST GAP 6,014 55 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 87 km
1999 UNNAMED 5,823 80 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
February 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in

East Bernstadt has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").

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