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North Corbin, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Whitley County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,092 Population 1,216/sq mi density
$48,382 Median Income $22,375 per capita
$117,700 Home Value $172,785 Zillow
$833 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
257 Violent Crime/100K 3,279 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$48,382 median income, 0.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,700 home value, $833/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher
North Corbin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,222 ft (372 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density1,216/sq mi
Coordinates36.9656°N, 84.0956°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWhitley County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
29 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.6 / 100
Community Resilience48.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

105 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.5 on Aug 19, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 94 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 63 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 70 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 60 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 9 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 117 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 81 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 140 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 138 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 132 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 22 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 121 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 118 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 96 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 28 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 98 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 147 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 141 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 83 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

213 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 34 fatalities, 615 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 0
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 87 km 2
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 56 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 83 km 2
May 9, 1988 EF3 51 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 58 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 28 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 89 km 1
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 18 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 33 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 82 km 1
Mar 4, 1955 EF3 90 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 72 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,145 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 85 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 92 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 95 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 26 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 86 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 58 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 55 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 59 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,099 91 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 78 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 47 km
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 39 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 33 km
2016 LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL 6,751 87 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,628 88 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 38 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,456 72 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 48 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 43 km
1987 LOCUST GAP 6,014 67 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.1 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.2 in

North Corbin has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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