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Prestonville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Carroll County County

1.8 /5.0
D Poor
193 Population 877/sq mi density
$17,315 Median Income $16,624 per capita
$75,300 Home Value $158,122 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 36.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
175 Violent Crime/100K 1,696 property/100K
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Overall
1.8 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$17,315 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$75,300 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
175 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.1 / 5.0
0.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Prestonville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation459 ft (140 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density877/sq mi
Coordinates38.6820°N, 85.1935°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyCarroll County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
38 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 20.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.84"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score23.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.4 / 100
Community Resilience34.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
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: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 128 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 121 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 110 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 136 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 82 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 118 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 115 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 106 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 72 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 111 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 129 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 131 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 113 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 108 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 113 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 118 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

486 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 74 fatalities, 2,203 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 42 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 50 km 4
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 91 km 11
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 94 km 4
May 28, 1996 EF4 77 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 14 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 96 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 72 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 51 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 12 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 4
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 72 km 6
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 93 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 75 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 47 km 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 37 km 0
Jun 3, 2008 EF3 96 km 1
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 30 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 28 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 29 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 28 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 39 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 40 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 39 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 29 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 38 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 27 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 29 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 29 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 31 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 34 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 28 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 27 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 28 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 33 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 40 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 29 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 (6°C) 4.2 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 78°F (25°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.7 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Prestonville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").

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