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Georgetown, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Scott County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
38,206 Population 2,160/sq mi density
$78,373 Median Income $35,759 per capita
$244,200 Home Value $333,950 Zillow
$1,199 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
117 Violent Crime/100K 2,846 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$78,373 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$244,200 home value, $1,199/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Georgetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation938 ft (286 m)
Area16.0 sq mi (41.5 km²)
Population Density2,160/sq mi
Coordinates38.2602°N, 84.5349°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
55 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.8 / 100
Community Resilience84.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 133 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 68 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 148 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 40 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 83 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 56 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 145 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 98 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 59 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 66 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 72 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 57 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 72 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 48 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

384 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 46 fatalities, 1,532 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 84 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 60 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 60 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 60 km 7
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 48 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 96 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 90 km 10
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 66 km 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 56 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 68 km 2
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 92 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF3 20 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 82 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 73 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 12 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SPENCER RIDGE (2,556 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 SPENCER RIDGE 2,556 97 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,778 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,679 98 km
2010 FISH TRAP COMPLEX 1,430 89 km
1999 AUXIER RIDGE 1,160 89 km
1999 SOUTH FORK 999 88 km
1987 UNNAMED 940 82 km
2022 PITTS ROAD 773 82 km
2001 WILLOW II 683 97 km
1999 UNNAMED 626 96 km
2013 WIND CAVE 622 98 km
2010 LITTLE DOE CREEK 612 84 km
2022 SMYTH CEMETERY ROAD 530 93 km
2007 KEENER POINT 500 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 3.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.4 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in

Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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