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Fountain Run, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Monroe County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
306 Population 232/sq mi density
$57,593 Median Income $25,202 per capita
$107,800 Home Value $148,890 Zillow
$723 Median Rent 18.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$57,593 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $723/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fountain Run enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation713 ft (217 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density232/sq mi
Coordinates36.7260°N, 85.9562°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportBowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score26.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability94.4 / 100
Community Resilience49.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.5. Most recent: M2.5 on Apr 21, 2023.

Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 117 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 133 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 140 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 142 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 133 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 126 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 121 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 91 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 100 km
Jun 1, 2019 4 km ESE of Manchester, Tennessee M2.6 141 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 130 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 99 km
May 20, 2002 9 km NNE of Beersheba Springs, Tennessee M2.5 135 km
Mar 2, 2014 18 km W of Pikeville, Tennessee M2.5 136 km
Dec 10, 1991 7 km S of Pikeville, Tennessee M2.5 148 km
Apr 21, 2023 9 km WSW of Oakdale, Tennessee M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 139 fatalities, 1,438 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 67 km 19
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 70 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 53 km 10
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 88 km 2
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 65 km 6
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 89 km 1
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 63 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 97 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 17 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 52 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 86 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 76 km 2
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 64 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

18 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,635 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 84 km
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 55 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 57 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 55 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 85 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 52 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 51 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 59 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 51 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 58 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 58 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 63 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 42 km
2021 GOULDSTOWN ROAD 761 93 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 55 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 72 km
2022 SAND MINE 610 88 km
2005 UNNAMED 576 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 73°F (23°C) 4.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.2 in

Fountain Run has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.2").

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