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Fort Thomas, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hamilton County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
17,242 Population 3,041/sq mi density
$100,819 Median Income $52,213 per capita
$301,400 Home Value $359,841 Zillow
$1,095 Median Rent 25.7% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
31 Violent Crime/100K 513 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,819 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$301,400 home value, $1,095/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
31 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
55.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Thomas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.8°F
1% above US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation793 ft (242 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density3,041/sq mi
Coordinates39.0824°N, 84.4571°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.57"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)19.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.71 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.29 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.9 / 100
Community Resilience86.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 119 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 85 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 116 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 138 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 147 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 125 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 65 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 148 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 147 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 150 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 84 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 61 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 149 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 148 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 76 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

474 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 76 fatalities, 2,961 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 39 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 70 km 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 83 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 36 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 75 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 18 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 76 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 11 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 16 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 47 km 6
May 27, 2019 EF3 82 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 29 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 82 km 3
May 10, 2003 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 87 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 86 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 88 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 88 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 86 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 84 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 86 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 88 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 86 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 84 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 88 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 89 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 88 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 87 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 86 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 85 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 87 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 87 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 85 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in

Fort Thomas has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").

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