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Slaughters, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Webster County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
171 Population 743/sq mi density
$47,500 Median Income $23,084 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $185,636 Zillow
$1,068 Median Rent 11.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
96 Violent Crime/100K 1,989 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $1,068/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
96 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Slaughters enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation415 ft (126 m)
Area0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²)
Population Density743/sq mi
Coordinates37.4896°N, 87.5053°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWebster County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

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

75 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 M5.2 112 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 112 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 61 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 149 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 149 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 111 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 115 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 55 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 122 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 110 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 112 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 147 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 113 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 89 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 135 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 131 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 138 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 111 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 112 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

485 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 993 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 90 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 93 km 6
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 27 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 83 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 59 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 65 km 1
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 90 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 45 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 41 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 31 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 44 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 43 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 67 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 49 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 45 km 24
May 11, 2003 EF3 22 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 35 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 89 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 90 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 85 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 83 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 54 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 98 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 83 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 83 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 84 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 85 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 81 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 57 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 99 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 91 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 84 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°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) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (3°C) 4.3 in

Slaughters has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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