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Spottsville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Henderson County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
130 Population 277/sq mi density
$56,563 Median Income $40,252 per capita
$90,600 Home Value $180,629 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
225 Violent Crime/100K 3,401 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,563 median income, 11.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
225 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Spottsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation438 ft (134 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates37.8552°N, 87.4193°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHenderson County County
Nearest AirportEvansville Regional (EVV)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.8 / 100
Community Resilience60.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Relatively Moderate
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
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

65 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 78 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 78 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 34 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 77 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 23 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 87 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 94 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 120 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 76 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 77 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 88 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 79 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 106 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 76 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 77 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 110 km
Oct 24, 1990 5 km ENE of Woodlawn, Illinois M3.2 146 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 77 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 106 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

487 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,065 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 63 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 79 km 31
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 69 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 89 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 40 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 69 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 78 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 41 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 79 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 24 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 95 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 32 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 74 km 0
May 30, 2004 EF3 91 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 50 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 67 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: GAP VIEW RX (1,575 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 99 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 91 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 75 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 90 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 92 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 78 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 98 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 98 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 99 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 80 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 78 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,008 99 km
2024 CAVE HILL RX 999 89 km
2017 UNNAMED 994 92 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 81 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 88 km
2021 ONE HORSE GAP RX 865 99 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 76 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.6 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in Wettest
June 74°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.2 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in

Spottsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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