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Hazel Green, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Wolfe County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
39 Population 36/sq mi density
54°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
92 Violent Crime/100K 489 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
92 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hazel Green experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 12.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average54.1°F
0% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,003 ft (306 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates37.8028°N, 83.4198°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWolfe County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
78 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 12.3"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.28"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score18.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability95.3 / 100
Community Resilience1.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

40 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 81 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 97 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 144 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 110 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 147 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 53 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 131 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 85 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 144 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 107 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 142 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 109 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 149 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 126 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 113 km
Feb 15, 2005 12 km NNW of Raven, Virginia M2.8 149 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 140 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 105 km
May 22, 2024 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky M2.7 89 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

161 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 30 fatalities, 444 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 7
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 21 km 10
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 17 km 2
May 8, 2009 EF3 94 km 2
May 10, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 45 km 0
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 95 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 92 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 39 km 1
Mar 4, 1955 EF3 91 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 79 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 97 km 6
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 9 km 0
Jun 2, 2001 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 20, 1996 EF2 82 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 47 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 43 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 93 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 72 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 39 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 79 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 64 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 44 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 46 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 55 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 76 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 77 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 87 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 89 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 53 km
1999 UNNAMED 10,990 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,817 17 km
1991 UNNAMED 10,183 82 km
1995 UNNAMED 10,148 86 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,572 97 km
1999 UNNAMED 9,384 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Driest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.7 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.0 in
July 74°F (24°C) 5.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Hazel Green has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (3.0").

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