Thruston, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Daviess County County

3.1 /5.0

B Good

2,675 Population 1,511/sq mi density

$83,707 Median Income $24,264 per capita

$160,300 Home Value $259,548 Zillow

$764 Median Rent 22.7% income on rent

57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr

208 Violent Crime/100K 3,839 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.1 / 5.0

$83,707 median income, 2.6% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$160,300 home value, $764/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

208 violent crimes/100K

Education

2.1 / 5.0

13.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Thruston 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 Average	57.1°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	33°F (1°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	433 ft (132 m)
Area	1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density	1,511/sq mi
Coordinates	37.7930°N, 87.0206°W
Timezone	America/New_York
County	Daviess County County
Nearest Airport	Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.6"

25% above US avg

Snowfall 6.6"

Wettest Month (Apr) 4.84"

Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median	41.0
Rating	Good

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 Risk	Relatively Moderate
Risk Score	88.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability	46.0 / 100
Community Resilience	84.5 / 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

57 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	105 km
Apr 18, 2008	9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.7	105 km
Jun 18, 2002	6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana	M4.6	69 km
Apr 21, 2008	7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M4.0	104 km
Dec 7, 2000	7 km W of Evansville, Indiana	M3.9	58 km
Jan 24, 1990	6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana	M3.9	60 km
Nov 11, 1991	3 km W of Flat Rock, Illinois	M3.8	138 km
Jan 27, 1990	6 km N of Alton, Indiana	M3.8	68 km
Sep 19, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.8	105 km
Apr 25, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.7	104 km
Nov 20, 2012	7 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.6	107 km
Jan 2, 2006	3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois	M3.6	123 km
May 30, 2015	4 km ENE of Geff, Illinois	M3.4	139 km
Jun 5, 2008	8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois	M3.4	103 km
May 1, 2008	8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.3	104 km
May 2, 2003	10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois	M3.2	145 km
May 10, 2012	0 km NW of Emison, Indiana	M3.1	119 km
Jul 18, 2008	6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.1	105 km
Sep 9, 2017	4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois	M3.1	105 km
May 30, 2023	6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky	M3.0	39 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

491 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 87 fatalities, 1,104 injuries.

Date	Rating	Distance	Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	44 km	31
Apr 3, 1974	EF5	39 km	6
Nov 15, 2005	EF4	75 km	0
Jun 2, 1990	EF4	85 km	6
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	57 km	0
Apr 3, 1974	EF4	99 km	3
Jul 9, 2024	EF3	76 km	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	82 km	0
Nov 17, 2013	EF3	82 km	0
Apr 10, 2009	EF3	86 km	0
Mar 28, 2009	EF3	70 km	0
Feb 5, 2008	EF3	73 km	3
Oct 18, 2007	EF3	13 km	0
Nov 15, 2005	EF3	99 km	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	100 km	0
Nov 6, 2005	EF3	67 km	24
May 30, 2004	EF3	72 km	1
May 11, 2003	EF3	47 km	0
Apr 28, 2002	EF3	89 km	0
May 23, 2000	EF3	70 km	0

Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BROOKS KNOB (2,225 ac, 2008).

Year	Name	Acres	Distance
2008	BROOKS KNOB	2,225	98 km
2009	TEMPLE HILL	1,628	96 km
2007	DEAD DEER	1,557	56 km
2017	UNNAMED	1,336	49 km
2019	UNNAMED	1,057	51 km
1999	UNNAMED	1,039	58 km
2021	UNNAMED	959	52 km
2014	UNNAMED	910	61 km
2019	UNNAMED	892	61 km
2024	LONG RUN RX	774	48 km
2010	RICEVILLE RX	671	66 km
2000	UNNAMED	641	83 km
2019	UNNAMED	584	48 km
2010	ROCKHOUSE HOLLOW RX	581	49 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)	3.7 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.7 in
April	56°F (14°C)	4.8 in	Wettest
May	66°F (19°C)	4.7 in
June	74°F (23°C)	3.7 in
July	79°F (26°C)	4.1 in	Warmest
August	76°F (25°C)	3.7 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.5 in
October	58°F (15°C)	3.2 in	Driest
November	47°F (8°C)	4.3 in
December	37°F (3°C)	4.0 in

Thruston has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.2").

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