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Heritage Creek, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jefferson County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
1,090 Population 2,019/sq mi density
$96,696 Median Income $36,446 per capita
$245,900 Home Value $329,683 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$96,696 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$245,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Heritage Creek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.1 inches. The area receives 15.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation579 ft (176 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density2,019/sq mi
Coordinates38.0907°N, 85.6092°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.91"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0460 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)17.2 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.86 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.30 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.9 / 100
Community Resilience76.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

14 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 77 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 73 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 68 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 95 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 51 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 7 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 87 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 111 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 146 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 144 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 84 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 91 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 135 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,760 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 100 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 90 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 63 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 14 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 74 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 81 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 49 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 17 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 53 km 11
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 78 km 1
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 49 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 43 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 88 km 1
May 27, 2004 EF3 95 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 87 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 89 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 89 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 87 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 86 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 99 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 99 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 87 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 99 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 89 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 87 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 86 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 89 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 93 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 87 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 88 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 87 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 93 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 84 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 91 km
2002 UNIT 28 1,259 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Heritage Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").

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