Hustonville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lincoln County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
600 Population 811/sq mi density
$40,625 Median Income $25,448 per capita
$121,600 Home Value $184,486 Zillow
$358 Median Rent 28.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$40,625 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,600 home value, $358/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Hustonville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,086 ft (331 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²)
Population Density811/sq mi
Coordinates37.4799°N, 84.8141°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLincoln County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.01"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score32.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.0 / 100
Community Resilience41.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
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

28 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 140 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 136 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 94 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 122 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 99 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 111 km
May 26, 2021 8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 128 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 58 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 109 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 36 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 136 km
May 22, 2024 18 km SSE of Hyden, Kentucky M2.7 145 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 110 km
Feb 12, 2020 3 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.7 136 km
Jan 22, 2018 13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky M2.7 122 km
Mar 13, 2004 7 km N of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.7 131 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 141 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 104 km
Jul 21, 2015 13 km W of New Tazewell, Tennessee M2.7 148 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

355 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,063 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 65 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 67 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 38 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 3
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 67 km 6
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 50 km 2
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 55 km 1
May 8, 2009 EF3 36 km 2
May 27, 2004 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 68 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 98 km 1
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 51 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 11 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 62 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 79 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 99 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CRANE CREEK (7,555 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,426 94 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 85 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,571 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,258 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,835 94 km
2018 UNNAMED 2,734 82 km
1999 PIGSKIN 2,712 93 km
1987 SPENCER RIDGE 2,556 87 km
2022 CUT GAP 2,504 52 km
2010 AUGER SPRINGS RX 2,199 77 km
2000 SCHOOLHOUS 2,155 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 2,128 83 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,972 87 km
1987 LAUREL RDG 1,969 98 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,954 70 km
2000 MAYBE LATER 1,931 81 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,905 77 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB A 1,886 98 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,879 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in Driest
December 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in

Hustonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and November the driest (3.0").

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