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Plano, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Warren County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,293 Population 1,255/sq mi density
$96,818 Median Income $35,476 per capita
$226,100 Home Value $284,533 Zillow
59°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
324 Violent Crime/100K 4,730 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$96,818 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$226,100 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Plano enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation608 ft (185 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²)
Population Density1,255/sq mi
Coordinates36.8772°N, 86.4165°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWarren County County
Nearest AirportBowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0443 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.8 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.1 / 100
Community Resilience68.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 141 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 145 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 109 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 90 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 96 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 142 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 135 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 90 km
Sep 12, 2015 5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky M2.6 144 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 82 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 116 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 49 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 111 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 127 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 110 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 86 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 59 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

472 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 132 fatalities, 1,570 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 95 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 62 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 97 km 10
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 91 km 6
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 79 km 3
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 100 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 55 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 18 km 16
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 92 km 5
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 38 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 79 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 56 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 70 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 97 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF3 98 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 73 km 0
Jan 22, 1999 EF3 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

15 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 47 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 40 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 49 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 42 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 42 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 42 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 42 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 66 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 52 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 50 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 63 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 81 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 51 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 50 km
2005 UNNAMED 576 49 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 4.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 5.0 in

Plano has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.1").

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