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Madisonville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hopkins County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
19,442 Population 1,088/sq mi density
$56,902 Median Income $28,915 per capita
$152,300 Home Value $159,917 Zillow
$860 Median Rent 25.4% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
91 Violent Crime/100K 1,422 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$56,902 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$152,300 home value, $860/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
91 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Madisonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°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

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation486 ft (148 m)
Area17.9 sq mi (46.3 km²)
Population Density1,088/sq mi
Coordinates37.3410°N, 87.5035°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHopkins County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
33 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.5 / 100
Community Resilience65.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

74 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 M5.2 128 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 128 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 77 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 149 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 127 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 142 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 126 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 71 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 133 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 126 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 128 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 141 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 98 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 129 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 132 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 127 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 145 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 133 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 128 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

490 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,035 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 96 km 31
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 10 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 73 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 56 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 85 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 92 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 68 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 21 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 76 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 25 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 42 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 32 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 56 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 50 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 60 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 49 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 34 km 0
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 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 77 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 86 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 88 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 88 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 49 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 100 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 89 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 87 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 88 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 93 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 86 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 87 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 70 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 53 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Madisonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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