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Massac, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · McCracken County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,937 Population 1,222/sq mi density
$75,103 Median Income $36,010 per capita
$215,000 Home Value $191,626 Zillow
$869 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
320 Violent Crime/100K 5,428 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$75,103 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$215,000 home value, $869/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
320 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Massac enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.8°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation468 ft (143 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density1,222/sq mi
Coordinates37.0321°N, 88.6862°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMcCracken County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.3"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 8.9"
Wettest Month (May) 4.88"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0466 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.95 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability45.6 / 100
Community Resilience81.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

326 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.7 on May 2, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 83 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 135 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 113 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 58 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 32 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 121 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 140 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 68 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 116 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 66 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 120 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 132 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 149 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 31 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 93 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 42 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 47 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 95 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 34 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

574 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 101 fatalities, 1,398 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 73 km 57
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 74 km 8
May 6, 2003 EF4 40 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 94 km 10
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 56 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 43 km 3
May 26, 2024 EF3 96 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 68 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 55 km 1
May 10, 2016 EF3 31 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 93 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 19 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 99 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 21 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 40 km 1
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 71 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 68 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 87 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 60 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 45 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 59 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 80 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 76 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 71 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 71 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 59 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 53 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 57 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 68 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 72 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 46 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 62 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 57 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 79 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.8 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.6 in

Massac has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.2").

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