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Plum Springs, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Edmonson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
476 Population 898/sq mi density
$63,250 Median Income $27,224 per capita
$148,200 Home Value $199,206 Zillow
$992 Median Rent 16.5% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
324 Violent Crime/100K 4,730 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$63,250 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, $992/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
324 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Plum Springs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation611 ft (186 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density898/sq mi
Coordinates37.0228°N, 86.3801°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEdmonson County County
Nearest AirportBowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.12"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0464 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.14 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.18 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.1 / 100
Community Resilience22.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very 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

20 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 M3.9 125 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 129 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 102 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 85 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 91 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 140 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 125 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 125 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 85 km
Sep 12, 2015 5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky M2.6 136 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 78 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 132 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 41 km
Aug 26, 2000 6 km N of Boonville, Indiana M2.6 144 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 127 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 122 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 102 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 83 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 49 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

466 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 128 fatalities, 1,378 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 80 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 84 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 47 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 88 km 3
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 84 km 6
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 92 km 3
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 24 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 95 km 1
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 61 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 100 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 99 km 0
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 49 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 77 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 72 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 86 km 7
May 11, 2003 EF3 90 km 0
May 23, 2000 EF3 57 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 84 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 37 km 2
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 33 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 25 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 36 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 28 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 29 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 26 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 29 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 59 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 38 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 35 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 99 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 55 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 80 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 37 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 33 km
2005 UNNAMED 576 35 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
February 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 47°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.1 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.9 in

Plum Springs has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").

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