Nortonville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hopkins County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
949 Population 818/sq mi density
$47,946 Median Income $23,987 per capita
$66,800 Home Value $114,457 Zillow
$821 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$47,946 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,800 home value, $821/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Nortonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation406 ft (124 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density818/sq mi
Coordinates37.1851°N, 87.4555°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHopkins County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.34"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.89"

Air Quality

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

68 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 M5.2 146 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 146 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 94 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 145 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 141 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 89 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 136 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 143 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 143 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 145 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 141 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 147 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 112 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 136 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 132 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 145 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 145 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 137 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 137 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 109 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

507 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 69 fatalities, 938 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 10 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 0
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 87 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 97 km 2
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 91 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 55 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 68 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 80 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 52 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 5 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 8 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 59 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 20 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 35 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 77 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 59 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 31 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 90 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 67 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 68 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 74 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 98 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 46 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 95 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 76 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 100 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 95 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 95 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 96 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 64 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 66 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 49 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 97 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 96 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 100 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 69°F (21°C) 5.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.9 in

Nortonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and September the driest (2.9").

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