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Sanders, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Gallatin County County

2.2 /5.0
C Fair
469 Population 1,563/sq mi density
$78,100 Home Value $175,017 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Sanders experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches. The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation485 ft (148 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,563/sq mi
Coordinates38.6547°N, 84.9467°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGallatin County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
31 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above US avg
Snowfall 6.5"
Wettest Month (May) 4.76"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score17.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.1 / 100
Community Resilience34.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

18 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 M3.9 146 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 139 km
Sep 12, 2004 4 km NW of Manilla, Indiana M3.8 122 km
Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 138 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 115 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 74 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 97 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 104 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 84 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 123 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 102 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 117 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 110 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 87 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 134 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 103 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 97 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

470 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 59 fatalities, 2,154 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 36 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 31 km 4
Apr 9, 1999 EF4 81 km 4
May 28, 1996 EF4 90 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 12 km 1
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 63 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 31 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 2
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 86 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 85 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 71 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 4
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 77 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 50 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 61 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 55 km 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 39 km 0
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 56 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 48 km 0
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 48 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 47 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 48 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 47 km
2003 WUI 3 03 3,372 55 km
2010 WUI UNIT 28K 3,230 56 km
1999 UNNAMED 3,122 56 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 48 km
2005 UNIT 3 05 2,511 55 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 45 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 49 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 48 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 50 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 52 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 47 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 45 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 47 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 51 km
2010 TRACER 1,408 56 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in Driest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (20°C) 3.2 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
November 45°F (7°C) 3.5 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in

Sanders has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.0").

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