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New Haven, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Larue County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
798 Population 1,376/sq mi density
$68,977 Median Income $31,891 per capita
$143,100 Home Value $237,795 Zillow
$808 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$68,977 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$143,100 home value, $808/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
New Haven enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation490 ft (149 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density1,376/sq mi
Coordinates37.6592°N, 85.5891°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLarue County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.08"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score12.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability18.8 / 100
Community Resilience62.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

14 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 95 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 94 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 76 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 87 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 75 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 54 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 77 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 99 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 118 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 116 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 82 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 148 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 113 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

431 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 72 fatalities, 1,456 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 83 km 31
May 28, 1996 EF4 56 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 28 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 62 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 100 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 50 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 7
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 58 km 6
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 79 km 2
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 31 km 1
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 86 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 99 km 2
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 90 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 64 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 62 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 31 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 43 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 67 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 75 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 65 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 72 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 72 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 74 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 71 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 62 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 64 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 96 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 90 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 94 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 95 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 95 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 91 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 99 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 63 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 74 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.6 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.9 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.6 in

New Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").

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