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High Bridge, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jessamine County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
65 Population 30/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
98 Violent Crime/100K 1,029 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
98 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
High Bridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation845 ft (258 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates37.8319°N, 84.7044°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJessamine County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.76"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.56 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience57.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

22 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.7. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 118 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 92 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 128 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 132 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 22 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 128 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 11 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 132 km
Jan 22, 2018 13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky M2.7 140 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 90 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 135 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 9 km
May 11, 2019 5 km ENE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.6 138 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 28 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 125 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 118 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 9 km
Jun 20, 2017 10 km N of Hyden, Kentucky M2.6 135 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

363 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 1,408 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 1996 EF4 98 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 91 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 40 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 22 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 90 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 98 km 6
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 79 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 96 km 10
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 70 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 29 km 2
May 27, 2004 EF3 32 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 93 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 49 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 1, 1974 EF3 87 km 1
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (5,426 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 5,426 96 km
1987 SPENCER RIDGE 2,556 82 km
2022 CUT GAP 2,504 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,954 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,778 65 km
2010 MIDDLE FORK PRESCRIBED FIRE 1,700 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,679 63 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,671 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,636 93 km
2010 FISH TRAP COMPLEX 1,430 90 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,244 100 km
1999 AUXIER RIDGE 1,160 89 km
1999 SOUTH FORK 999 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 940 52 km
2017 MIZE 2 841 73 km
2016 UNNAMED 782 100 km
2022 PITTS ROAD 773 71 km
2001 WILLOW II 683 82 km
2016 UNNAMED 664 99 km
1999 UNNAMED 626 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in

High Bridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").

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