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Hillview, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jefferson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
8,735 Population 1,302/sq mi density
$65,732 Median Income $29,380 per capita
$180,300 Home Value $224,808 Zillow
$1,314 Median Rent 24.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
87 Violent Crime/100K 1,213 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$65,732 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,300 home value, $1,314/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
87 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillview 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

Elevation501 ft (153 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density1,302/sq mi
Coordinates38.0620°N, 85.6965°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.1"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 15.1"
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.83"

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

15 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 70 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 66 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 75 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 101 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 44 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 10 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 92 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 116 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 138 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 136 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 79 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 97 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 142 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 127 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 85 fatalities, 1,725 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 92 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 82 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 60 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 11 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 81 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 55 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 55 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 42 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 16 km 3
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 77 km 1
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 57 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 47 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 82 km 1
May 23, 2000 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 79 km 1
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 94 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 94 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 92 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 91 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 92 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 94 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 100 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 92 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 91 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 94 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 98 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 92 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 93 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 97 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 92 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 97 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 98 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 76 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 96 km
2002 UNIT 28 1,259 97 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in

Hillview has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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