Guthrie, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Todd County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
1,377 Population 586/sq mi density
$34,803 Median Income $20,108 per capita
$122,200 Home Value $191,336 Zillow
$827 Median Rent 33.3% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
150 Violent Crime/100K 750 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$34,803 median income, 15.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$122,200 home value, $827/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
150 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Guthrie enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 0.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.4°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation540 ft (165 m)
Area2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²)
Population Density586/sq mi
Coordinates36.6513°N, 87.1715°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTodd County County
Nearest AirportNashville International (BNA)
46 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.90"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.0 / 100
Community Resilience12.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Moderate
Drought Relatively Moderate
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: M3.1. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 144 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 100 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 74 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 79 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 130 km
Sep 12, 2015 5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky M2.6 125 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 75 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 67 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 92 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 70 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 113 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 99 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 99 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 124 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 68 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

529 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,169 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 74 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 85 km 1
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 23 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 95 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 28 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 57 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 26 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 57 km 5
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 30 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 59 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 95 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 57 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 80 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 51 km 7
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 42 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 49 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 80 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 86 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 30 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 74 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 82 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 71 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 74 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 78 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 84 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 94 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 74 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 73 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 89 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 75 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 91 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 78 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.3 in
April 58°F (15°C) 4.6 in
May 67°F (20°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 3.7 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 71°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 4.1 in
November 48°F (9°C) 4.0 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.4 in

Guthrie has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and August the driest (2.9").

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