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Kenvir, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harlan County County

1.2 /5.0
F Poor
550 Population 1,897/sq mi density
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
107 Violent Crime/100K 1,708 property/100K
F
Overall
1.2 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
107 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Kenvir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,510 ft (460 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,897/sq mi
Coordinates36.8531°N, 83.1538°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHarlan County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
82 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.27"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score65.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.0 / 100
Community Resilience13.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 33 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 22 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 91 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 52 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 76 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 150 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 149 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 149 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 103 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 81 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 148 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 147 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 144 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 104 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 30 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 88 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 101 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 58 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 65 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

131 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 256 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 85 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 95 km 2
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 96 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF3 92 km 2
May 9, 1988 EF3 60 km 1
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 88 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 56 km 0
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 75 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 59 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 2, 2001 EF2 88 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 93 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 62 km 0
May 6, 1984 EF2 88 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 32 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF2 98 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 87 km 0
Apr 22, 1967 EF2 84 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF2 83 km 1
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 76 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 70 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 64 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 72 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 61 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 60 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 67 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 11 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 88 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 59 km
1999 UNNAMED 10,990 77 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,817 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,572 73 km
1999 UNNAMED 9,384 98 km
1991 UNNAMED 9,084 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 28 km
2001 UNNAMED 8,287 93 km
1999 UNNAMED 8,143 68 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,123 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.5 in
April 52°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 60°F (15°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in Driest
November 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
December 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in

Kenvir has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.3").

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