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Hickman, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Fulton County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
2,033 Population 573/sq mi density
$68,700 Home Value $73,967 Zillow
$414 Median Rent 33.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
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Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
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Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hickman enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation389 ft (119 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.3 km²)
Population Density573/sq mi
Coordinates36.5666°N, 89.1840°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyFulton County County
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Regional (UCY)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jan) 3.31"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability88.7 / 100
Community Resilience15.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

375 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 76 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 57 km
May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 119 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 89 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 131 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 95 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 53 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 39 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 40 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 48 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 98 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 29 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 53 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 64 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 117 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 81 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 142 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 43 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 36 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 110 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

597 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 171 fatalities, 1,538 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 10 km 57
May 6, 2003 EF4 79 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 81 km 1
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 52 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 66 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 79 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 67 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 61 km 2
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 81 km 17
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 53 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 55 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 50 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 70 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 65 km 3
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 97 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 57 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 45 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 58 km 16
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

12 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (1,627 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 94 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 94 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 74 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 85 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 85 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 79 km
2024 DEAN EAST RX 753 93 km
2024 WOLF CREEK (OLIVE BR) RX 691 72 km
2021 CONDRO RX 670 93 km
2019 WOLF CREEK SOUTH RX 648 72 km
2024 CACHE RIVER-BOULDER SLOPE RX 575 90 km
2024 CRAZY CHAIN RX 538 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 38°F (4°C) 3.9 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.9 in
May 67°F (19°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 76°F (24°C) 4.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.8 in

Hickman has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and January the driest (3.3").

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