New Castle, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Henry County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
865 Population 2,110/sq mi density
$33,833 Median Income $24,493 per capita
$151,500 Home Value $216,306 Zillow
$704 Median Rent 38.1% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$33,833 median income, 5.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$151,500 home value, $704/mo rent
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
New Castle experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation841 ft (256 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density2,110/sq mi
Coordinates38.4336°N, 85.1692°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHenry County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 20.6"
Wettest Month (May) 5.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.82"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability37.8 / 100
Community Resilience51.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very 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

17 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 M3.9 120 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 113 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 137 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 125 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 56 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 122 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 89 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 95 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 53 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 85 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 105 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 131 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 112 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 111 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 87 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 118 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 106 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

474 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 69 fatalities, 1,769 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 65 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 89 km 11
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 61 km 4
May 28, 1996 EF4 60 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 20 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 57 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 44 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 38 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 11
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 74 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 73 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 84 km 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 9 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 33 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF3 68 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 57 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 54 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 53 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 53 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 52 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 64 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 66 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 64 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 53 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 64 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 52 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 53 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 52 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 55 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 59 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 52 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 52 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 52 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 58 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 66 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 55 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.4 in
May 65°F (19°C) 5.6 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 2.8 in Driest
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 56°F (14°C) 3.6 in
November 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in

New Castle has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.8").

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