Perryville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Boyle County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
813 Population 1,042/sq mi density
$60,880 Median Income $29,114 per capita
$128,700 Home Value $223,920 Zillow
$475 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$60,880 median income, 13.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,700 home value, $475/mo rent
B+
Education
3.8 / 5.0
35.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Perryville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.4°F
3% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation850 ft (259 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density1,042/sq mi
Coordinates37.6502°N, 84.9508°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBoyle County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
45 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.9"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 14.5"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.00"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.01"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.8 / 100
Community Resilience74.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

21 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 M3.9 146 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 143 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 116 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 120 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 122 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 132 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 40 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 132 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 32 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 132 km
Jan 22, 2018 13 km ENE of Flat Lick, Kentucky M2.7 143 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 82 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 122 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 23 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 43 km
May 11, 2019 5 km ENE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.6 132 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 147 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 28 km
Jun 20, 2017 10 km N of Hyden, Kentucky M2.6 147 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

407 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 51 fatalities, 1,349 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 1996 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 40 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 93 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 66 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 46 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 3
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 71 km 6
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 64 km 2
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 50 km 1
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 80 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 42 km 2
May 27, 2004 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 91 km 1
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 89 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 70 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 84 km 7
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SPENCER RIDGE (2,556 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 SPENCER RIDGE 2,556 99 km
2022 CUT GAP 2,504 72 km
2010 AUGER SPRINGS RX 2,199 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,954 91 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,905 99 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,807 99 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,778 82 km
2010 MIDDLE FORK PRESCRIBED FIRE 1,700 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,679 69 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,671 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,477 99 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,244 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 90 km
2022 UNNAMED 1,015 93 km
2015 STEARNS SHELTON CREEK 972 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 940 64 km
2001 GREAT GULF 925 97 km
2017 MIZE 2 841 73 km
2021 UNNAMED 837 100 km
2016 UNNAMED 782 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.7 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 4.7 in
July 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest, Wettest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in Driest
December 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in

Perryville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and November the driest (3.0").

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