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Glencoe, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Gallatin County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
325 Population 185/sq mi density
$43,542 Median Income $23,774 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $183,708 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 30.3% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$43,542 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $913/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Glencoe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.0°F
2% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation730 ft (223 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density185/sq mi
Coordinates38.7250°N, 84.8233°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGallatin County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
24 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.7"
26% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.65"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.1 / 100
Community Resilience34.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Very 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: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 122 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 125 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 109 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 81 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 86 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 109 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 136 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 97 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 108 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 122 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 100 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 146 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 76 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 108 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 87 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 61 fatalities, 2,152 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 28 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 18 km 4
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 69 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 26 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 59 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 100 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 4
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 40 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 64 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 63 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 43 km 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 69 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF3 76 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 97 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 55 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 55 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 53 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 55 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 54 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 60 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 60 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 61 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 55 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 60 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 52 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 56 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 55 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 56 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 58 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 53 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 52 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 54 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 57 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 60 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 53 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 74°F (24°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in

Glencoe has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 29°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (2.8").

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