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Smiths Grove, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Edmonson County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
684 Population 877/sq mi density
$51,583 Median Income $30,545 per capita
$159,600 Home Value $256,352 Zillow
$1,156 Median Rent 33.1% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$51,583 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$159,600 home value, $1,156/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Smiths Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.5 inches. The area receives 4.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

39°F Jan (4°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.2°F
11% above US avg
January Average39°F (4°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation629 ft (192 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²)
Population Density877/sq mi
Coordinates37.0502°N, 86.2081°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEdmonson County County
Nearest AirportBowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.5"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 4.0"
Wettest Month (May) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.03"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0464 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.14 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.18 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score11.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability28.1 / 100
Community Resilience22.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Very Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Relatively Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Very 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: M2.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 124 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 128 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 113 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 98 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 104 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 131 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 135 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 121 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 98 km
Sep 12, 2015 5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky M2.6 148 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 92 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 140 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 54 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 130 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 135 km
May 30, 2023 7 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M2.5 114 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 60 km
May 2, 1998 6 km WNW of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 96 km
Apr 18, 2012 13 km W of Owensboro, Kentucky M2.5 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

436 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 120 fatalities, 1,260 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 81 km 31
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 87 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 52 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 68 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 79 km 3
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 68 km 6
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 80 km 1
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 39 km 16
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 46 km 4
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 91 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 75 km 22
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 95 km 7
May 23, 2000 EF3 54 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 98 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 53 km 2
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 70 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 47 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 57 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 44 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

16 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FLOATING MILL HOLLOW (2,422 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FLOATING MILL HOLLOW 2,422 21 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 16 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 22 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 15 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 16 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 18 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 16 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 71 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 25 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 23 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 84 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 68 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 66 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 24 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 31 km
2005 UNNAMED 576 22 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
February 38°F (3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.2 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.3 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.7 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 47°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.9 in

Smiths Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").

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