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Nebo, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hopkins County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
223 Population 892/sq mi density
$47,031 Median Income $29,015 per capita
$109,800 Home Value $165,557 Zillow
$931 Median Rent 35.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
96 Violent Crime/100K 925 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$47,031 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,800 home value, $931/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Nebo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation401 ft (122 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density892/sq mi
Coordinates37.3832°N, 87.6416°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHopkins County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% 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

88 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 M5.2 121 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 121 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 69 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 137 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 133 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 120 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 132 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 65 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 118 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 139 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 120 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 85 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 131 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 121 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 143 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 121 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 148 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 135 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 123 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

501 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 57 fatalities, 808 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 95 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 18 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 64 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 49 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 91 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 80 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 94 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 44 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 81 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 32 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 32 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 44 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 54 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 51 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 36 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 33 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 95 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 72 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 79 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 86 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 75 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 75 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 62 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 87 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 75 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 85 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 75 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 80 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 72 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 74 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 68 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 64 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 65 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 87 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°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 79°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

Nebo has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°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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