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Gamaliel, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Monroe County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
359 Population 454/sq mi density
$37,000 Median Income $25,840 per capita
$82,800 Home Value $126,434 Zillow
$744 Median Rent 27.2% 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
2.9 / 5.0
$37,000 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,800 home value, $744/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gamaliel 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

Elevation826 ft (252 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density454/sq mi
Coordinates36.6403°N, 85.7935°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportBowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.39"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

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

32 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Mar 10, 2024.

Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 148 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 102 km
Mar 7, 2001 6 km NW of Decatur, Tennessee M3.2 148 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 149 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 139 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 150 km
Jan 16, 2019 5 km SSE of Wartrace, Tennessee M2.8 137 km
Oct 22, 2017 9 km SSE of Rockwood, Tennessee M2.8 140 km
Jun 10, 2018 11 km NNE of Decatur, Tennessee M2.7 150 km
Apr 11, 2015 2 km E of Dayton, Tennessee M2.6 146 km
Mar 31, 1990 3 km ENE of Harriman, Tennessee M2.6 138 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 97 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 108 km
Aug 14, 2011 7 km ENE of Kingston, Tennessee M2.6 147 km
May 10, 1991 12 km S of Rockwood, Tennessee M2.6 141 km
Oct 14, 2002 6 km WNW of Decatur, Tennessee M2.6 149 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 124 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 143 km
Mar 10, 2024 14 km W of Graysville, Tennessee M2.6 139 km
Feb 29, 2024 9 km NNW of Graysville, Tennessee M2.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

463 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 140 fatalities, 1,496 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 53 km 19
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 38 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 65 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 77 km 7
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 81 km 2
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 64 km 6
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 91 km 1
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 80 km 16
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 28 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 57 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 94 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 93 km 2
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 56 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 82 km 1
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 66 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 96 km
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 69 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,355 95 km
2000 DARROW RDG 2,265 90 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 72 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 68 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 68 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 67 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB A 1,886 96 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 65 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,635 94 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 74 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 65 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 71 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 71 km
2003 UNNAMED 1,247 85 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 53 km
2001 UNNAMED 980 95 km
2008 DIVIDE ROAD SOUTH 910 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.4 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 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.3 in

Gamaliel has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.3").

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