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Ezel, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Menifee County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
327 Population 367/sq mi density
$38,000 Median Income $17,515 per capita
$99,800 Home Value $139,975 Zillow
54°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
92 Violent Crime/100K 489 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$38,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$99,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ezel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation954 ft (291 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density367/sq mi
Coordinates37.8914°N, 83.4435°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMenifee County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
73 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 12.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.9 / 100
Community Resilience23.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

35 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 91 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 107 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 118 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 137 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 44 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 94 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 138 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 137 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 115 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 101 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 123 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 103 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 148 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 104 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 120 km
May 22, 2024 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky M2.7 99 km
Jan 22, 2018 13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky M2.7 112 km
Nov 8, 1990 6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky M2.7 110 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 113 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 93 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

175 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 422 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 7
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 26 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 15 km 10
May 8, 2009 EF3 94 km 2
May 27, 2004 EF3 98 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 88 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 42 km 1
Mar 4, 1955 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 74 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 75 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 7 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF2 97 km 0
Apr 20, 1996 EF2 83 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 33 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 57 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 99 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 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 49 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 82 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 65 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 47 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 56 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 63 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 85 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 86 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 100 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 59 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,817 27 km
1991 UNNAMED 10,183 84 km
1995 UNNAMED 10,148 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 9,384 96 km
2001 UNNAMED 8,287 54 km
1999 UNNAMED 8,143 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.8 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in

Ezel has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.1").

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