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Stanley, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Daviess County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
441 Population 525/sq mi density
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
208 Violent Crime/100K 3,839 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
208 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Stanley 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

Elevation386 ft (118 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density525/sq mi
Coordinates37.8188°N, 87.2406°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDaviess County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"
25% above US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.07"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0495 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.5 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.20 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)10.4 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability46.0 / 100
Community Resilience84.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

60 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 90 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 90 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 50 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 89 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 75 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 39 km
Nov 11, 1991 3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois M3.8 128 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 82 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 89 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 89 km
Nov 20, 2012 7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.6 91 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 103 km
May 30, 2015 4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois M3.4 121 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 88 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 89 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 126 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 150 km
Jan 23, 1991 3 km WSW of Logan, Illinois M3.1 144 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 90 km
May 10, 2012 0 km NW of Emison, Indiana M3.1 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

483 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 83 fatalities, 1,081 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 51 km 6
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 63 km 31
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 68 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF4 75 km 6
Jan 7, 1989 EF4 87 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 74 km 0
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 57 km 0
Feb 28, 2017 EF3 84 km 1
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 77 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 63 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 81 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 53 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 73 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 8 km 0
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 96 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 84 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 47 km 24
May 30, 2004 EF3 82 km 1
May 11, 2003 EF3 44 km 0
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

13 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEAD DEER (1,557 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 64 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,336 65 km
2019 UNNAMED 1,057 67 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 67 km
2021 UNNAMED 959 67 km
2014 UNNAMED 910 76 km
2019 UNNAMED 892 76 km
2024 LONG RUN RX 774 63 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 95 km
2010 RICEVILLE RX 671 75 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 100 km
2019 UNNAMED 584 63 km
2010 ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX 581 64 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.6 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
April 56°F (14°C) 4.8 in Wettest
May 65°F (19°C) 4.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in

Stanley has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.9 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.1").

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