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Greensburg, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Green County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,218 Population 1,093/sq mi density
$37,321 Median Income $20,774 per capita
$117,700 Home Value $177,663 Zillow
$578 Median Rent 25.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
96 Violent Crime/100K 1,342 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$37,321 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$117,700 home value, $578/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Greensburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 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) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation642 ft (196 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²)
Population Density1,093/sq mi
Coordinates37.2595°N, 85.4934°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreen County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.4"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.6 / 100
Community Resilience46.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
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

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 131 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 132 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 137 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 133 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 100 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 139 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 96 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 116 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 99 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 88 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 101 km
May 11, 2019 5 km ENE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.6 141 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 115 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 92 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

377 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 978 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 69 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 5 km 0
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 13 km 6
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 43 km 2
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 18 km 1
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 88 km 4
May 23, 2000 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 17 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 86 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 32 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 40 km 1
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 49 km 0
Mar 31, 1979 EF3 58 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 54 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 53 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 64 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 50 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 57 km
2000 MAYBE LATER 1,931 96 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 55 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 64 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 55 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 50 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 52 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,163 99 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,089 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 45 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,015 95 km
2015 STEARNS SHELTON CREEK 972 95 km
2001 GREAT GULF 925 96 km
2020 UNNAMED 882 98 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 46 km
2019 UNNAMED 769 95 km
2000 UNNAMED 719 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.9 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.9 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.9 in

Greensburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.2").

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