St. Charles, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hopkins County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
308 Population 311/sq mi density
$40,000 Median Income $21,653 per capita
$54,500 Home Value $114,192 Zillow
$913 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$40,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,500 home value, $913/mo rent
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
St. Charles 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. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.

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)

Geography

Elevation516 ft (157 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²)
Population Density311/sq mi
Coordinates37.1905°N, 87.5497°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHopkins County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
43 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Apr) 5.34"
Driest Month (Sep) 2.89"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.5 / 100
Community Resilience65.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

81 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 M5.2 143 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 144 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 92 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 146 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 133 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 143 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 87 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 141 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 148 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 141 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 143 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 105 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 144 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 133 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 144 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 149 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 127 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 143 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 124 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

499 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 72 fatalities, 901 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 7 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 90 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 91 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 97 km 3
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 87 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 47 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 69 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 88 km 16
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 66 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 7 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 59 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 10 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 55 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 29 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 73 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 33 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 51 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 74 km 24
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 86 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 61 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 91 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 62 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 70 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 90 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 93 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 54 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 93 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 71 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 92 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 92 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 87 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 87 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,203 88 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 58 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 58 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 57 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.5 in
April 60°F (16°C) 5.3 in Wettest
May 69°F (21°C) 5.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 5.2 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 4.1 in
September 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in Driest
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 49°F (10°C) 4.0 in
December 40°F (5°C) 4.9 in

St. Charles has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and September the driest (2.9").

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