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Kevil, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · McCracken County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
655 Population 1,149/sq mi density
$41,250 Median Income $29,414 per capita
$113,500 Home Value $173,779 Zillow
$867 Median Rent 27.2% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$41,250 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$113,500 home value, $867/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Kevil 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 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation423 ft (129 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,149/sq mi
Coordinates37.0842°N, 88.8829°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcCracken County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.8"
34% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.95 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively High
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

340 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 65 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 142 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 101 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 42 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 117 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 25 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 148 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 53 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 112 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 53 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 117 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 125 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 143 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 21 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 94 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 31 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 36 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 17 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 82 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

596 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 112 fatalities, 1,529 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 71 km 57
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 71 km 8
May 6, 2003 EF4 24 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 83 km 10
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 72 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 58 km 3
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 86 km 11
May 26, 2024 EF3 56 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 72 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 81 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 2 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 76 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 15 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 50 km 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 83 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 51 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRANKLIN CREEK RX (2,828 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 78 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 48 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 78 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 94 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 54 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 54 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 62 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 75 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 52 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 61 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 86 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 74 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 49 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 44 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 61 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 67 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 50 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 50 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) 3.7 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.5 in

Kevil has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").

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