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Loyall, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harlan County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
496 Population 1,653/sq mi density
$31,250 Median Income $17,516 per capita
$73,300 Home Value $100,100 Zillow
$631 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$31,250 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$73,300 home value, $631/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Loyall 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

Elevation1,190 ft (363 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,653/sq mi
Coordinates36.8519°N, 83.3490°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHarlan County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
71 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.04"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.35"

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

106 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 41 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 10 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 77 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 42 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 59 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 138 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 150 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 120 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 71 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 138 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 138 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 148 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 40 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 100 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 70 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 96 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 40 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 62 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 141 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

128 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 22 fatalities, 259 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 95 km 2
May 9, 1988 EF3 45 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 96 km 7
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 42 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 86 km 6
Apr 27, 2011 EF2 85 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 75 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 2, 2001 EF2 72 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 78 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 59 km 0
May 6, 1984 EF2 72 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 32 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF2 88 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 96 km 0
May 10, 1973 EF2 98 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 85 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 68 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 64 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 78 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 71 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 71 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 80 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 28 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 42 km
1999 UNNAMED 10,990 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,817 92 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 88 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 69 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,572 87 km
1991 UNNAMED 9,084 94 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 15 km
2001 UNNAMED 8,287 98 km
1999 UNNAMED 8,143 77 km
1994 UNNAMED 8,123 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.7 in
April 53°F (11°C) 4.1 in
May 61°F (16°C) 5.0 in
June 69°F (20°C) 4.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 72°F (22°C) 4.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Loyall has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.4").

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