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Farley, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · McCracken County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,402 Population 745/sq mi density
$45,676 Median Income $22,619 per capita
$82,400 Home Value $164,147 Zillow
$772 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
320 Violent Crime/100K 5,428 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$45,676 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,400 home value, $772/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Farley 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 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 3.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation343 ft (105 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.6 km²)
Population Density745/sq mi
Coordinates37.0400°N, 88.5729°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcCracken County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 3.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.95 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

315 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 93 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 129 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 123 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 66 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 128 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 42 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 133 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 78 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 123 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 75 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 127 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 139 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 41 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 90 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 52 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 42 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 57 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 105 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 108 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

568 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 101 fatalities, 1,457 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 80 km 57
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 73 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 95 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 48 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 98 km 10
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 52 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 39 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 72 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 45 km 1
May 10, 2016 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 97 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 28 km 3
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 97 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 96 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 27 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 40 km 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 80 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 51 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 42 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 51 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 84 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 69 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 79 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 79 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 56 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 70 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 52 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 54 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 72 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 61 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 68 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 44 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 72 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 54 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 83 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 4.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.9 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Farley has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.2").

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