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Stamping Ground, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Scott County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
890 Population 1,508/sq mi density
$60,000 Median Income $29,200 per capita
$180,400 Home Value $343,432 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$60,000 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,400 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Stamping Ground experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.2°F
2% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density1,508/sq mi
Coordinates38.2709°N, 84.6798°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyScott County County
Nearest AirportCincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.1"
27% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.69"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.80"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score56.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability27.8 / 100
Community Resilience84.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

14 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 141 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 80 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 33 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 92 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 57 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 133 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 86 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 58 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 70 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 95 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 80 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 57 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 82 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

416 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 50 fatalities, 1,835 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 80 km 3
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 58 km 4
May 28, 1996 EF4 95 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 50 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 94 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 42 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 63 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 76 km 0
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 99 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF4 52 km 6
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 69 km 3
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 43 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 71 km 2
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 79 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF3 25 km 0
May 10, 2003 EF3 92 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 93 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 98 km 0
Jul 2, 1997 EF3 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: JPG 09 1 (6,113 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 JPG 09 1 6,113 94 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 92 km
2007 UNITS 8-9 2008 4,316 93 km
2006 UNIT 19 06 WUI 3,412 92 km
2002 UNIT 8 2,753 93 km
2001 01 UNIT 16 2,361 91 km
2011 WUI UNITS 0 AND 1 2011 2,215 93 km
2004 UNIT 19 2,004 92 km
2003 UNIT 8 03 1,971 95 km
2008 FY 09 UNIT 42 RX FALL 2008 1,942 98 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 92 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 91 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,778 92 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 92 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 97 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 93 km
2002 UNIT 28 1,259 95 km
2004 UNIT 14 1,170 91 km
2000 JPG 5 1,013 94 km
1999 SOUTH FORK 999 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.7 in Wettest
June 71°F (22°C) 4.3 in
July 75°F (24°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in
December 36°F (2°C) 3.8 in

Stamping Ground has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.8").

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