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Elkton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Todd County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
2,158 Population 765/sq mi density
$45,417 Median Income $28,969 per capita
$111,300 Home Value $209,230 Zillow
$849 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
47 Violent Crime/100K 1,655 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$45,417 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$111,300 home value, $849/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
47 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Elkton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation623 ft (190 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density765/sq mi
Coordinates36.8161°N, 87.1611°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTodd County County
Nearest AirportBowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.20"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.0 / 100
Community Resilience12.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 142 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 135 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 139 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 82 km
Jan 3, 2003 9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana M2.9 136 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 56 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 61 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 112 km
Mar 6, 2000 0 km E of Darmstadt, Indiana M2.7 147 km
Sep 12, 2015 5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky M2.6 109 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 57 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 144 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 48 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 109 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 54 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 127 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 83 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 81 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 106 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 50 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

519 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,210 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 58 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 0
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 41 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 87 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 39 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 50 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 13 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 74 km 5
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 48 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 35 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 45 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 96 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 88 km 22
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 39 km 3
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 65 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 61 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 43 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 68 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 98 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 81 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 81 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 81 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 95 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 100 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 74 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 95 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 56 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 80 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 81 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 56 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 76 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 83 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 80 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 85 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 78 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in
March 47°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in

Elkton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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