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Maceo, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hancock County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
533 Population 358/sq mi density
$107,500 Home Value $184,079 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Maceo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation388 ft (118 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.9 km²)
Population Density358/sq mi
Coordinates37.8563°N, 86.9936°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHancock County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
12 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"
35% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.72"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0469 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.0 / 100
Community Resilience71.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

57 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 102 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 102 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 69 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 101 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 58 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 54 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 132 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 61 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 102 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 101 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 104 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 125 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 137 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 100 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 101 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 147 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 113 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 102 km
Sep 9, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 102 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 46 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 97 fatalities, 1,144 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 32 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 43 km 31
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 95 km 11
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 82 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 80 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 3
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 85 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 90 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 93 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 75 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 80 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 18 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 92 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 69 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 64 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: TEMPLE HILL (1,628 ac, 2009).

Year Name Acres Distance
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 99 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 63 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 43 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 45 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 65 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 46 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 55 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 55 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 42 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 59 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 86 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 42 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 43 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 3.8 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in

Maceo has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.1").

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