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Farmers, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Rowan County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
137 Population 137/sq mi density
$156,900 Home Value $255,170 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
58 Violent Crime/100K 2,235 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
58 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Farmers experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 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) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation794 ft (242 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.9 km²)
Population Density137/sq mi
Coordinates38.1372°N, 83.5430°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyRowan County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
61 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 12.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.35"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score47.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.3 / 100
Community Resilience50.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

34 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 M4.2 119 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 135 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 140 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 110 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 138 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 21 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 123 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 121 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 140 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 83 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 115 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 74 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 103 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 145 km
May 22, 2024 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky M2.7 127 km
Jan 22, 2018 13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky M2.7 138 km
Nov 8, 1990 6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky M2.7 139 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 112 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 97 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

218 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 39 fatalities, 904 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 90 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 7
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 93 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 54 km 2
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 27 km 10
May 8, 2009 EF3 98 km 2
May 27, 2004 EF3 87 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 56 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 34 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 76 km 1
Apr 23, 1970 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 83 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF3 53 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 58 km 1
Mar 4, 1955 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,145 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 77 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 67 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 84 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,817 55 km
1991 UNNAMED 10,183 97 km
2001 UNNAMED 8,287 77 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,123 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,047 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 7,281 55 km
1987 MILL CREEK ROAD 7,029 97 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,628 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,456 74 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,337 47 km
1987 LOCUST GAP 6,014 83 km
2001 UNNAMED 5,981 58 km
1999 UNNAMED 5,823 73 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) 3.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 75°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 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Farmers has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and January the driest (3.1").

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