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Fairview, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Todd County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
135 Population 112/sq mi density
$70,625 Median Income $40,993 per capita
$137,500 Home Value $271,723 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
227 Violent Crime/100K 908 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$70,625 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$137,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
227 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Fairview 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

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density112/sq mi
Coordinates36.8422°N, 87.3108°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTodd County County
Nearest AirportBowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.04"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

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

34 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 M4.6 135 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 150 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 129 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 148 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 144 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 149 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 125 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 78 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 53 km
Jun 27, 2000 6 km S of Joppa, Illinois M2.9 140 km
Apr 28, 2000 6 km W of Equality, Illinois M2.9 140 km
Jan 3, 2003 9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana M2.9 128 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 56 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 107 km
Mar 6, 2000 0 km E of Darmstadt, Indiana M2.7 142 km
Jun 20, 2005 2 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M2.7 150 km
Sep 12, 2015 5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky M2.6 101 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 54 km
Oct 2, 1992 5 km S of Joppa, Illinois M2.6 140 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

539 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 61 fatalities, 1,210 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 49 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 47 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 91 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 74 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 33 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 25 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 62 km 16
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 81 km 5
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 38 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 35 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 36 km 3
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 76 km 7
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 29 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 92 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 64 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 47 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 71 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 67 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 62 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 59 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 68 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 76 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 60 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 64 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 70 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 68 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 71 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in
March 47°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.8 in

Fairview has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.1").

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