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Munfordville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hart County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,792 Population 800/sq mi density
$23,879 Median Income $22,265 per capita
$107,800 Home Value $192,104 Zillow
$602 Median Rent 24.6% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
60 Violent Crime/100K 842 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$23,879 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$107,800 home value, $602/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
60 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
9.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Munfordville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area2.2 sq mi (5.8 km²)
Population Density800/sq mi
Coordinates37.2789°N, 85.8987°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHart County County
Nearest AirportBowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.9"
44% above US avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (May) 5.24"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.8 / 100
Community Resilience45.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

21 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 109 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 111 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 130 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 121 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 123 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 126 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 126 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 98 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 145 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 99 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 117 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 133 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 120 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 79 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 139 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 116 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 121 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 131 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 79 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

381 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,169 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 75 km 31
May 28, 1996 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 61 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 39 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 49 km 3
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 77 km 2
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 42 km 6
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 76 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 44 km 1
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 74 km 4
May 23, 2000 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 45 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 88 km 2
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 10 km 1
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 20 km 0
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 31, 1979 EF3 33 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 84 km 3
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 19 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 29 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 16 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 24 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 22 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 29 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 22 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 93 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 14 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 17 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 70 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 90 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 59 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 14 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 36 km
2005 UNNAMED 576 16 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
February 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 5.1 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.8 in

Munfordville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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