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Providence, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Webster County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
2,861 Population 474/sq mi density
$53,208 Median Income $27,024 per capita
$66,800 Home Value $101,497 Zillow
$623 Median Rent 14.7% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$53,208 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$66,800 home value, $623/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Providence enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation421 ft (128 m)
Area6.1 sq mi (15.7 km²)
Population Density474/sq mi
Coordinates37.3991°N, 87.7517°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWebster County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
40 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.5"
28% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.84"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score29.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability42.7 / 100
Community Resilience28.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

93 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Apr 18, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M5.2 118 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 118 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 67 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 127 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 125 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 117 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 64 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 138 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 115 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 145 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 117 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 123 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 77 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 118 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 134 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 140 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 111 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 130 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 114 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

517 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 59 fatalities, 845 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 86 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 26 km 0
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 98 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 99 km 3
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 60 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 43 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 95 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 88 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 85 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 27 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 53 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 66 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 57 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 48 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 27 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRANKLIN CREEK RX (2,828 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 69 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 70 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 70 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 84 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 65 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 66 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 72 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 77 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 63 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 66 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 65 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 70 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 63 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 63 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 64 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 65 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 59 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 75 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Providence has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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