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Jeff, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Perry County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
239 Population 314/sq mi density
$250,001 Median Income $50,918 per capita
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
240 Violent Crime/100K 6,113 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$250,001 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Jeff enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,420 ft (433 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density314/sq mi
Coordinates37.2108°N, 83.1385°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
82 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0414 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.8 / 100
Community Resilience38.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

72 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 11 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 38 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 117 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 86 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 83 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 111 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 115 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 123 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 101 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 15 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 140 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 143 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 68 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 104 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 78 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 141 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 147 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 102 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 85 km
Apr 5, 2005 1 km SE of Blaine, Tennessee M2.9 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

122 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 22 fatalities, 377 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 88 km 10
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 56 km 2
May 9, 1988 EF3 87 km 1
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 84 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 80 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 85 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 95 km 6
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 77 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 55 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 92 km 0
Jun 2, 2001 EF2 84 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 29 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 87 km 0
May 6, 1984 EF2 84 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 71 km 0
Aug 30, 1978 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF2 74 km 0
Aug 3, 1977 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 91 km 0
Sep 29, 1972 EF2 77 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 44 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 34 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 99 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 85 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 67 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 100 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 25 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 34 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 32 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 33 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 44 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 38 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 51 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 65 km
1991 UNNAMED 11,117 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in

Jeff has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.2").

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