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Frenchburg, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Menifee County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
773 Population 920/sq mi density
$26,375 Median Income $21,280 per capita
$123,000 Home Value $122,786 Zillow
$477 Median Rent 34.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
64 Violent Crime/100K 445 property/100K
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Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$26,375 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$123,000 home value, $477/mo rent
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
64 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Frenchburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.6°F
1% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation848 ft (258 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density920/sq mi
Coordinates37.9534°N, 83.6229°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMenifee County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
74 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 11.6"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.35"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score6.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.9 / 100
Community Resilience23.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

35 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 M4.2 104 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 115 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 118 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 130 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 30 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 108 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 139 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 141 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 119 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 103 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 107 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 92 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 149 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 90 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 123 km
May 22, 2024 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky M2.7 109 km
Jan 22, 2018 13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky M2.7 118 km
Nov 8, 1990 6 km WSW of Cumberland, Kentucky M2.7 122 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 99 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

202 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 32 fatalities, 494 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 7
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 5 km 10
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 42 km 2
May 8, 2009 EF3 82 km 2
May 27, 2004 EF3 81 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 82 km 0
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 23, 1970 EF3 91 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 36 km 1
Mar 4, 1955 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 89 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 99 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 96 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 24 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 96 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 59 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 98 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 81 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 64 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 69 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,817 41 km
1991 UNNAMED 10,183 100 km
2001 UNNAMED 8,287 71 km
1999 UNNAMED 8,143 92 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,123 85 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,099 88 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,047 81 km
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 82 km
1987 UNNAMED 7,281 49 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,628 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,456 53 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,337 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in
March 44°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.9 in
May 61°F (16°C) 4.8 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.4 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.5 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.8 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in

Frenchburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.1").

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