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Taylorsville, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Spencer County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
1,566 Population 1,666/sq mi density
$41,917 Median Income $21,187 per capita
$148,500 Home Value $365,739 Zillow
$804 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$41,917 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$148,500 home value, $804/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Taylorsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 290 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation483 ft (147 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density1,666/sq mi
Coordinates38.0323°N, 85.3495°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySpencer County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.5"
38% above US avg
Wettest Month (May) 4.92"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.95"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score13.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience92.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

15 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 M3.9 101 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 96 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 140 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 45 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 72 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 75 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 29 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 64 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 87 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 108 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 144 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 68 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 146 km
Mar 8, 1990 4 km SW of Oak Grove, Kentucky M2.5 150 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

469 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 60 fatalities, 1,488 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF4 86 km 11
May 28, 1996 EF4 37 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 68 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 40 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 25 km 4
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 91 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 82 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 60 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 67 km 11
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 99 km 6
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 70 km 1
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 39 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 88 km 2
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 52 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF3 72 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
Apr 9, 1999 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 77 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 89 km 1
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 95 km
2005 RX BURNPLAN AREA 2-06 5,054 94 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 93 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 99 km
2000 JPG 14 1,908 92 km
2003 UNIT 16 03 1,809 93 km
2002 UNIT 9 1,485 93 km
1995 UNNAMED 1,462 98 km
2007 UNNAMED 1,334 95 km
2002 UNIT 28 1,259 97 km
2004 UNIT 14 1,170 91 km
2000 JPG 5 1,013 97 km
2013 NON-WUI HAZARD FUELS PRESCRIBED FIRE 934 99 km
2009 UNIT 30D SPRING 2009 921 98 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 4.9 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in
December 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in

Taylorsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (3.0").

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