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Gracey, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Christian County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
53 Population 221/sq mi density
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
188 Violent Crime/100K 3,377 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
188 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gracey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.8 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation510 ft (155 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density221/sq mi
Coordinates36.8794°N, 87.6637°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyChristian County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
62 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.8"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 5.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.00"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0447 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score79.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.0 / 100
Community Resilience35.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

66 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 125 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 146 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 119 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 121 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 119 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 126 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 130 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 123 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 135 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 112 km
May 16, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.3 130 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 150 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 117 km
Mar 19, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.2 130 km
Aug 7, 1990 5 km SSW of Wyatt, Missouri M3.1 140 km
May 3, 2011 3 km WSW of Wickliffe, Kentucky M3.1 130 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 94 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 79 km
Sep 27, 2019 6 km NE of Pinhook, Missouri M3.0 142 km
Mar 1, 2006 2 km N of Buncombe, Illinois M3.0 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

528 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 757 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 67 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 63 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 73 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 44 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 38 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 93 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 56 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 98 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 34 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 28 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 86 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 50 km 3
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 4 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 89 km 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 69 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 70 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 51 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 36 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 98 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 37 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 36 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 78 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 40 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 99 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 99 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 100 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 36 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 44 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 80 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 95 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 100 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 39 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 38 km
2024 PLEASANT VALLEY RX 899 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.5 in
May 65°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in

Gracey has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.3").

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