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Grand Rivers, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lyon County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
469 Population 255/sq mi density
$80,000 Median Income $53,613 per capita
$162,500 Home Value $166,383 Zillow
$795 Median Rent 25.0% income on rent
61°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
40 Violent Crime/100K 1,990 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$80,000 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$162,500 home value, $795/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Grand Rivers enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation417 ft (127 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density255/sq mi
Coordinates37.0047°N, 88.2318°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLyon County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.9 / 100
Social Vulnerability76.5 / 100
Community Resilience31.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

277 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 124 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 118 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 150 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 94 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 146 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 69 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 107 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 120 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 143 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 103 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 145 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 95 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 69 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 80 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 85 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 71 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 133 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 131 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 146 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 141 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

544 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 91 fatalities, 1,291 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 99 km 57
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 85 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 68 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 77 km 2
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 42 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 39 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 19 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 94 km 0
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 83 km 4
May 10, 2016 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 58 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 67 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 81 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 91 km 3
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 55 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 55 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 51 km 1
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 61 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 24 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 53 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 25 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 45 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 63 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 74 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 65 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 76 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 38 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 73 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 55 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 60 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 59 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 60 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 20 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 9 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 56 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
February 38°F (4°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in

Grand Rivers has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").

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