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Owenton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Owen County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,600 Population 842/sq mi density
$52,121 Median Income $23,191 per capita
$124,300 Home Value $153,099 Zillow
$664 Median Rent 24.8% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$52,121 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,300 home value, $664/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Owenton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. The area receives 16.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation954 ft (291 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density842/sq mi
Coordinates38.5390°N, 84.8392°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyOwen County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Snowfall 16.0"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score15.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability35.9 / 100
Community Resilience39.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very 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: M3.8. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 144 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 138 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 135 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 101 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 60 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 91 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 M2.7 126 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 83 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 88 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 102 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 101 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 80 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 141 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 88 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 88 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 86 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

447 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 61 fatalities, 2,184 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 48 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 33 km 4
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 87 km 4
May 28, 1996 EF4 90 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 21 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 78 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 45 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 96 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 58 km 4
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 80 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 43 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 77 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 54 km 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 35 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 62 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF3 58 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 98 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 63 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 62 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 63 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 62 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 71 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 72 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 71 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 63 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 71 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 60 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 63 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 63 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 64 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 67 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 62 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 60 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 62 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 67 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 72 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Owenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").

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