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Morganfield, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Union County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,208 Population 1,142/sq mi density
$63,546 Median Income $38,149 per capita
$116,100 Home Value $153,590 Zillow
$830 Median Rent 21.4% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
59 Violent Crime/100K 1,447 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$63,546 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,100 home value, $830/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
59 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Morganfield enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation409 ft (125 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density1,142/sq mi
Coordinates37.6889°N, 87.8814°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyUnion County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 7.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.83"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score42.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.3 / 100
Community Resilience34.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

100 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 85 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 86 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 36 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 121 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 134 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 84 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 38 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 132 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 82 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 136 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 139 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 85 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 131 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 50 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 85 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 142 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 147 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 111 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 96 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 85 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 53 fatalities, 882 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 68 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 58 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 81 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 94 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 88 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 27 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 66 km 1
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 54 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 5 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 72 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 9 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 82 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 63 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 91 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 18 km 24
May 11, 2003 EF3 62 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 97 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 66 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 98 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 54 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 48 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 93 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 68 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 54 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 47 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 48 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 65 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 54 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 53 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 54 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 92 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 84 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 97 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 73 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 67 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 54 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in
October 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in

Morganfield has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.8").

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