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Marrowbone, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Cumberland County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
56 Population 44/sq mi density
$94,400 Home Value $135,126 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Marrowbone enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.6 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation726 ft (221 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²)
Population Density44/sq mi
Coordinates36.8348°N, 85.5031°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCumberland County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.6"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 7.2"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.08"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score30.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability96.4 / 100
Community Resilience18.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

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

Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 139 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 134 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 140 km
Jun 19, 2007 10 km ENE of Spencer, Tennessee M3.5 117 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 122 km
May 26, 2021 8 km NW of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 131 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 142 km
Jun 8, 2014 8 km WNW of Dayton, Tennessee M2.8 150 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 125 km
Jan 19, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.8 139 km
Oct 22, 2017 9 km SSE of Rockwood, Tennessee M2.8 140 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 130 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 148 km
Feb 12, 2020 3 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.7 139 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 146 km
Mar 13, 2004 7 km N of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.7 137 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 124 km
May 11, 2019 5 km ENE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.6 128 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 130 km
Jan 4, 2016 11 km NNE of Fincastle, Tennessee M2.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

392 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 125 fatalities, 1,363 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2020 EF4 75 km 19
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 75 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 43 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 24 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 10
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 47 km 2
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 35 km 6
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 64 km 1
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 100 km 16
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 58 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 90 km 22
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 32 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 20 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 70 km 1
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 12 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (4,635 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 4,635 61 km
2013 UNNAMED 3,940 95 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB B 3,851 75 km
2021 UNNAMED 3,571 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,835 98 km
1999 PIGSKIN 2,712 98 km
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 67 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,355 85 km
2000 DARROW RDG 2,265 75 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 74 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 65 km
2000 SCHOOLHOUS 2,155 85 km
2001 UNNAMED 2,084 68 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 68 km
1987 LAUREL RDG 1,969 79 km
2000 MAYBE LATER 1,931 81 km
2009 GOBBLERS KNOB A 1,886 75 km
2002 UNNAMED 1,879 97 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,866 99 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.1 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.0 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.6 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.0 in
September 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in

Marrowbone has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.9 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.1").

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