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Evarts, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harlan County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
804 Population 2,116/sq mi density
$35,625 Median Income $16,230 per capita
$81,400 Home Value $60,883 Zillow
$652 Median Rent 22.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$35,625 median income, 5.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,400 home value, $652/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Evarts enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,296 ft (395 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²)
Population Density2,116/sq mi
Coordinates36.8651°N, 83.1925°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHarlan County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
80 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.0 / 100
Community Resilience13.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Relatively Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

96 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 33 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 19 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 89 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 50 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 73 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 148 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 106 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 80 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 146 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 147 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 146 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 105 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 84 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 101 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 31 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 66 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 54 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 109 km
Jan 1, 1993 4 km SSW of Spruce Pine, North Carolina M3.0 148 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 40 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

132 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 23 fatalities, 317 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 83 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 93 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 99 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 95 km 2
May 9, 1988 EF3 58 km 1
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 98 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 54 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 78 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 61 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 57 km 0
Jun 2, 2001 EF2 84 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 90 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 60 km 0
May 6, 1984 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 32 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 68 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 62 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 61 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 61 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 69 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 14 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 88 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 55 km
1999 UNNAMED 10,990 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,817 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 82 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,572 75 km
1999 UNNAMED 9,384 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 9,084 82 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 25 km
2001 UNNAMED 8,287 92 km
1999 UNNAMED 8,143 68 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,123 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in

Evarts has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.3").

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