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Summersville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Green County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
360 Population 125/sq mi density
$51,696 Median Income $21,520 per capita
$92,500 Home Value $203,692 Zillow
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
93 Violent Crime/100K 1,298 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$51,696 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$92,500 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
93 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Summersville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation813 ft (248 m)
Area2.9 sq mi (7.5 km²)
Population Density125/sq mi
Coordinates37.3261°N, 85.5368°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreen County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
54 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 5.31"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score14.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability77.6 / 100
Community Resilience46.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 123 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 124 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 143 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 139 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 97 km
Mar 8, 2015 1 km SE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.8 146 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 95 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 107 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 91 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 86 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 102 km
May 11, 2019 5 km ENE of Pleasant View, Kentucky M2.6 148 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 149 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 148 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 112 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 91 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

393 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 82 fatalities, 1,469 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 98 km 31
May 28, 1996 EF4 94 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 92 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 90 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 98 km 5
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 77 km 10
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 54 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 13 km 0
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 50 km 2
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 21 km 6
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 13 km 1
Feb 6, 2008 EF3 92 km 4
May 23, 2000 EF3 71 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 94 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 25 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 52 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 24 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 34 km 1
Apr 20, 1986 EF3 57 km 0
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 51 km
2008 BROOKS KNOB 2,225 61 km
2012 FY2012 CRYSTAL CAVE BROADCAST BURN 2,221 48 km
2010 JOPPA CHURCH 2,037 55 km
2004 JIM LEE 1,770 54 km
2009 TEMPLE HILL 1,628 61 km
2009 JIM LEE 1,613 53 km
2007 Big Woods 1,500 47 km
2008 GOBLIN KNOB 1,445 50 km
2000 UNNAMED 1,083 54 km
2001 UNNAMED 848 54 km
2000 UNNAMED 719 100 km
2007 DENNISON FERRY RX 655 46 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 68 km
2022 SAND MINE 610 93 km
2005 UNNAMED 576 48 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in
March 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 5.3 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 5.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
December 38°F (4°C) 4.9 in

Summersville has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.2").

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