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Indian Hills, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jefferson County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
2,870 Population 1,449/sq mi density
$188,750 Median Income $120,356 per capita
$666,200 Home Value $136,218 Zillow
$2,269 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$188,750 median income, 1.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$666,200 home value, $2,269/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
84.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Indian Hills enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation537 ft (164 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²)
Population Density1,449/sq mi
Coordinates38.2882°N, 85.6709°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

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 73 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 67 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 146 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 80 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 110 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 48 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 16 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 103 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 126 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 142 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 71 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 106 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 146 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

484 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,619 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 97 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 98 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 48 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 17 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 63 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 93 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 12 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 59 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 30 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 66 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 90 km 3
May 25, 2011 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 45 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 23 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 79 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 69 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 69 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 69 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 67 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 66 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 79 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 82 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 78 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 67 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 78 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 69 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 67 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 66 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 69 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 73 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 68 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 68 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 68 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 72 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 81 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.2 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 3.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in

Indian Hills has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").

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