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Salvisa, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mercer County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
151 Population 82/sq mi density
$68,958 Median Income $20,804 per capita
$128,800 Home Value $281,913 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
90 Violent Crime/100K 728 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$68,958 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
90 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Salvisa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average57.0°F
6% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation818 ft (249 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density82/sq mi
Coordinates37.9255°N, 84.8632°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMercer County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
51 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.9"
21% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.87"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score41.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability49.0 / 100
Community Resilience67.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

19 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 M3.9 145 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 140 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 134 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 101 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 144 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 148 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 8 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 129 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 29 km
Oct 30, 2017 2 km N of Artemus, Kentucky M2.7 149 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 73 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 119 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 23 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 45 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 129 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 118 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 26 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 117 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 74 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

402 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 45 fatalities, 1,599 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 98 km 4
May 28, 1996 EF4 82 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 77 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 95 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 39 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 23 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 3
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 96 km 2
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 93 km 6
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 76 km 1
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 54 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 46 km 2
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 85 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF3 34 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 98 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 55 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SPENCER RIDGE (2,556 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 SPENCER RIDGE 2,556 98 km
2022 CUT GAP 2,504 89 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,778 82 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,679 80 km
1999 SOUTH FORK 999 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 940 69 km
2017 MIZE 2 841 90 km
2022 PITTS ROAD 773 87 km
2001 WILLOW II 683 99 km
1999 UNNAMED 626 93 km
2013 WIND CAVE 622 94 km
2010 LITTLE DOE CREEK 612 84 km
2007 KEENER POINT 500 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 74°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
October 56°F (14°C) 2.9 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.7 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.1 in

Salvisa has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").

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