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Eminence, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Henry County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,710 Population 951/sq mi density
$44,655 Median Income $25,553 per capita
$171,300 Home Value $222,736 Zillow
$792 Median Rent 35.2% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
39 Violent Crime/100K 848 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$44,655 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$171,300 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
39 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Eminence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.5°F
1% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation915 ft (279 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²)
Population Density951/sq mi
Coordinates38.3637°N, 85.1769°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHenry County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.8 / 100
Community Resilience51.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 117 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 111 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 144 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 125 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 50 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 125 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 83 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 92 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 48 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 99 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 133 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 112 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 114 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 81 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 120 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 73 fatalities, 1,861 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 72 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 67 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 89 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 55 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 28 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 46 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 53 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 93 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 36 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 54 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 4
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 78 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 81 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 89 km 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 2 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 35 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 64 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 61 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 60 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 60 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 59 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 71 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 74 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 72 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 60 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 71 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 59 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 60 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 59 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 62 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 66 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 59 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 59 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 59 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 65 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 74 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in

Eminence has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.1").

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