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Rockholds, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Whitley County County

2.3 /5.0
C Fair
192 Population 161/sq mi density
$28,158 Median Income $21,053 per capita
$55,900 Home Value $132,484 Zillow
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
257 Violent Crime/100K 3,279 property/100K
C
Overall
2.3 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$28,158 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$55,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Rockholds enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.6°F
3% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,102 ft (336 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.1 km²)
Population Density161/sq mi
Coordinates36.8316°N, 84.1077°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWhitley County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
32 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.0"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 11.2"
Wettest Month (May) 4.96"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score62.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability69.6 / 100
Community Resilience48.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

114 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 M4.2 100 km
May 10, 2025 21 km SE of Greenback, Tennessee M4.1 144 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 65 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 61 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 15 km
Jun 17, 1998 9 km SSE of Coalfield, Tennessee M3.6 102 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 68 km
Apr 20, 2010 4 km SW of Maryville, Tennessee M3.3 123 km
Aug 31, 2009 2 km NNE of Friendsville, Tennessee M3.3 117 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 7 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 105 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 108 km
May 10, 2006 3 km WNW of Madisonville, Tennessee M3.2 147 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 101 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 88 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 28 km
Nov 10, 1992 4 km ESE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 132 km
Sep 24, 1991 6 km NE of Greenback, Tennessee M3.0 126 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

219 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 41 fatalities, 641 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 93 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 64 km 0
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 90 km 2
Jul 27, 2014 EF3 42 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 97 km 2
Nov 10, 2002 EF3 99 km 7
Feb 21, 1993 EF3 91 km 0
May 9, 1988 EF3 41 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 98 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 34 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 53 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 77 km 0
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 33 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 37 km 0
Mar 12, 1967 EF3 18 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 96 km 1
Apr 8, 2021 EF2 58 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 96 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 96 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,817 31 km
1987 UNNAMED 11,663 72 km
2016 STINKING CREEK 10,768 43 km
1987 UNNAMED 10,327 41 km
1987 UNNAMED 9,084 62 km
1987 UNNAMED 8,099 99 km
2000 UNNAMED 8,064 63 km
2001 UNNAMED 7,907 46 km
2001 CRANE CREEK 7,555 52 km
2001 COOL SPRINGS 7,477 39 km
2016 LITTLE SHEPHERD TRAIL 6,751 89 km
2001 UNNAMED 6,628 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 6,590 24 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,456 85 km
1987 K-T FIRE 6,372 35 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,067 31 km
1987 LOCUST GAP 6,014 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 5,973 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.7 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in

Rockholds has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").

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