Pineville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Bell County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
1,906 Population 566/sq mi density
$25,385 Median Income $22,248 per capita
$99,000 Home Value $81,034 Zillow
$375 Median Rent 27.1% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature
63 Violent Crime/100K 885 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$25,385 median income, 17.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$99,000 home value, $375/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
63 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Pineville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation1,668 ft (508 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²)
Population Density566/sq mi
Coordinates36.7475°N, 83.7069°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBell County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
38% above US avg
Snowfall 10.1"
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.33"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.59"

Air Quality

AQI Median44.0
RatingGood
Good Days %66.8%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0437 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score68.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability80.8 / 100
Community Resilience13.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

122 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 73 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 136 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 35 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 30 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 45 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 34 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 108 km
Jun 16, 2006 9 km W of Maggie Valley, North Carolina M3.4 145 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 50 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 114 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 117 km
Jun 4, 2023 4 km NNW of West Canton, North Carolina M3.2 150 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 38 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 72 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 84 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 149 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 88 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 58 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 18 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

163 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 24 fatalities, 311 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 0
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 39 km 0
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 94 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 17 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 89 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 69 km 7
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 73 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 38 km 0
Aug 7, 2023 EF2 99 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 74 km 0
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 19 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 67 km 6
May 2, 2010 EF2 92 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 77 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 34 km 0
Nov 10, 2002 EF2 75 km 0
Jun 2, 2001 EF2 54 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 86 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 62 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 24 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 84 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 55 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 38 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 34 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,099 77 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 74 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,047 97 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 16 km
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 54 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 31 km
2016 LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL 6,751 58 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,628 79 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 28 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,456 81 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 61 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 21 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.1 in
March 46°F (8°C) 5.3 in Wettest
April 55°F (13°C) 5.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 5.1 in
June 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in
September 69°F (20°C) 3.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 2.6 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.9 in

Pineville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (2.6").

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