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Ludlow, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hamilton County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,378 Population 4,759/sq mi density
$58,295 Median Income $31,420 per capita
$154,700 Home Value $209,575 Zillow
$1,115 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
200 Violent Crime/100K 1,780 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$58,295 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$154,700 home value, $1,115/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
200 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Ludlow experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 16.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation546 ft (166 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density4,759/sq mi
Coordinates39.0887°N, 84.5485°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHamilton County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 16.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.61"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.68"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)19.3 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.71 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.29 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability43.9 / 100
Community Resilience86.3 / 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 Very High
Ice Storm Relatively High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 112 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 93 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 120 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 146 km
Apr 4, 1994 2 km WNW of Minster, Ohio M2.9 146 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 124 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 72 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 148 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 142 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 149 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 91 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 67 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 148 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 83 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

483 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 78 fatalities, 2,981 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 32 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 74 km 36
May 27, 2019 EF4 82 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 34 km 4
Sep 20, 2000 EF4 79 km 1
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 22 km 4
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 71 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 35 km 0
Jul 9, 1980 EF4 100 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 12 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 49 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 24 km 1
May 27, 2019 EF3 99 km 0
May 27, 2019 EF3 85 km 0
May 14, 2014 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 74 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 33 km 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 98 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 89 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 79 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 78 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 80 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 80 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 78 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 76 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 79 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 81 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 78 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 77 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 81 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 81 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 80 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 79 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 79 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 77 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 79 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 79 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 77 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.7 in Driest
March 43°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.6 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.3 in

Ludlow has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 30°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.7").

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