Elsmere, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Kenton County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
9,151 Population 3,479/sq mi density
$61,427 Median Income $29,192 per capita
$157,200 Home Value $221,554 Zillow
$1,303 Median Rent 29.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
98 Violent Crime/100K 832 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$61,427 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,200 home value, $1,303/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Elsmere experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.3 inches. The area receives 23.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.7°F
1% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation855 ft (261 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²)
Population Density3,479/sq mi
Coordinates38.9937°N, 84.6019°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyKenton County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.3"
19% above US avg
Snowfall 23.3"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.75"
Driest Month (Sep) 3.11"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score77.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability15.3 / 100
Community Resilience80.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 114 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 99 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 115 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 148 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 113 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 72 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 137 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 131 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 138 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 148 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 90 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 65 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 138 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 80 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

465 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 80 fatalities, 2,974 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 85 km 36
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 24 km 3
May 27, 2019 EF4 93 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 23 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 33 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 60 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 37 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 23 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 4
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 41 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 31 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 96 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 70 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 28 km 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 86 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 72 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 71 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 73 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 73 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 72 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 71 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 73 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 74 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 73 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 69 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 74 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 74 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 73 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 73 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 72 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 70 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 72 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 73 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 72 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 70 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 44°F (6°C) 4.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in Driest
October 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.2 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Elsmere has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and September the driest (3.1").

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