Eddyville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lyon County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,945 Population 425/sq mi density
$58,527 Median Income $29,532 per capita
$188,500 Home Value $244,044 Zillow
$745 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$58,527 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$188,500 home value, $745/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.8 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Eddyville 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. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.

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)

Geography

Elevation462 ft (141 m)
Area7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²)
Population Density425/sq mi
Coordinates37.0774°N, 88.0749°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLyon County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
39 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.29"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.74"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.5 / 100
Community Resilience31.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
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

170 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 137 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 106 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 104 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 85 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 122 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 107 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 118 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 90 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 84 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 96 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 101 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 82 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 148 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 147 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 76 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 142 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 149 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 96 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 81 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

529 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 1,021 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 85 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 52 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 87 km 2
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 54 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 54 km 3
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 97 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 4 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 78 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 96 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 71 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 67 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 76 km 3
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 66 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 66 km 1
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 65 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 28 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 56 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 28 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 48 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 62 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 71 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 67 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 59 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 73 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 43 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 70 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 57 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 59 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 58 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 59 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 22 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 14 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 60 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.0 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in Wettest
July 80°F (27°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 3.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in Driest
October 63°F (17°C) 4.0 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.2 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.9 in

Eddyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and September the driest (3.7").

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