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Smithland, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Livingston County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
209 Population 410/sq mi density
$50,250 Median Income $33,974 per capita
$102,900 Home Value $107,819 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
40 Violent Crime/100K 1,990 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$50,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,900 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Smithland enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density410/sq mi
Coordinates37.1388°N, 88.4048°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLivingston County County
Nearest AirportBarkley Regional (PAH)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.3"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 3.8"
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.96"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0471 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score27.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability62.5 / 100
Community Resilience36.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very 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

293 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Aug 9, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 107 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 112 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 141 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 74 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 146 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 60 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 95 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 115 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 141 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 149 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 93 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 145 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 78 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 58 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 70 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 75 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 52 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 123 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 126 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

550 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 122 fatalities, 1,680 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 98 km 57
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 66 km 8
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 79 km 0
May 6, 2003 EF4 57 km 2
May 29, 1982 EF4 98 km 10
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 57 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 49 km 3
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 100 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 30 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 73 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 53 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 81 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 42 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 75 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 96 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 78 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 74 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 55 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 81 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 46 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 33 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 46 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 85 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 66 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 87 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 87 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 45 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 57 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 44 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 42 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 60 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 59 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 56 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 35 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 84 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 42 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 88 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 38°F (4°C) 4.1 in
March 48°F (9°C) 5.0 in Wettest
April 58°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 67°F (19°C) 4.9 in
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 71°F (21°C) 3.7 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.7 in

Smithland has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").

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