Fredonia, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Crittenden County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
403 Population 650/sq mi density
$67,396 Median Income $29,932 per capita
$94,600 Home Value $170,590 Zillow
$783 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$67,396 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$94,600 home value, $783/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Fredonia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density650/sq mi
Coordinates37.2078°N, 88.0617°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCrittenden County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.9"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.88"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.3 / 100
Community Resilience31.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 139 km
Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 138 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 140 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 92 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 101 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 91 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 139 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 93 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 126 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 136 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 124 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 139 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 77 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 139 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 89 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 101 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 106 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 82 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 81 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

544 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 58 fatalities, 988 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 75 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 47 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 86 km 2
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 68 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 66 km 3
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 82 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 11 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 88 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 99 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 79 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 56 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 73 km 3
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 54 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 74 km 3
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 51 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 79 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 42 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 48 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 43 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 62 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 51 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 59 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 59 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 48 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 61 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 57 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 58 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 50 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 48 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 48 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 49 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 37 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 28 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in
April 61°F (16°C) 5.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 4.3 in
December 42°F (6°C) 4.4 in

Fredonia has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 39°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (2.9").

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