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Trenton, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Todd County County

4.3 /5.0
A Great
342 Population 600/sq mi density
$93,750 Median Income $35,803 per capita
$169,100 Home Value $271,775 Zillow
$800 Median Rent 32.5% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$93,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,100 home value, $800/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Trenton enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.4°F
6% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation557 ft (170 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²)
Population Density600/sq mi
Coordinates36.7209°N, 87.2622°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyTodd County County
Nearest AirportBowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG)
50 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.1"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.16"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.15"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score28.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability31.0 / 100
Community Resilience12.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.6. Most recent: M2.5 on Jun 3, 2023.

Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 149 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 143 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 150 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 133 km
May 30, 2023 6 km W of Calhoun, Kentucky M3.0 91 km
Jun 27, 2000 6 km S of Joppa, Illinois M2.9 148 km
Jan 3, 2003 9 km SW of Mount Vernon, Indiana M2.9 142 km
Nov 28, 1998 6 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.9 66 km
Jan 28, 1991 9 km SW of Sacramento, Kentucky M2.8 70 km
Aug 15, 2001 5 km SSE of Spottsville, Kentucky M2.7 121 km
Feb 27, 2020 5 km SW of Bremen, Kentucky M2.6 67 km
Sep 12, 2015 5 km SE of Corydon, Kentucky M2.6 116 km
Jan 8, 1995 Kentucky M2.6 59 km
Jul 29, 1993 4 km SE of Blandville, Kentucky M2.6 150 km
Jul 8, 2001 7 km SE of Franklin, Tennessee M2.6 102 km
Mar 22, 1990 9 km E of Rochester, Kentucky M2.6 68 km
Oct 2, 1992 5 km S of Joppa, Illinois M2.6 148 km
Jan 27, 2014 1 km NE of Kevil, Kentucky M2.6 149 km
Dec 8, 1997 6 km NE of Murfreesboro, Tennessee M2.6 125 km
Jun 3, 2023 7 km N of Nebo, Kentucky M2.5 88 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

538 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 86 fatalities, 1,235 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 64 km 0
Dec 24, 1988 EF4 95 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 0
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 32 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 93 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 84 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 25 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 61 km 16
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 26 km 0
Mar 3, 2020 EF3 67 km 5
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 52 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 23 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 49 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 91 km 22
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 49 km 3
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 49 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 63 km 7
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 38 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 78 km 0
May 11, 2003 EF3 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

14 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: DEVILS BACKBONE RX (3,215 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 69 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 73 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 63 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 70 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 74 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 83 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 70 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 65 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 78 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 68 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 80 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in
March 47°F (9°C) 5.2 in Wettest
April 56°F (14°C) 4.4 in
May 65°F (18°C) 4.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.4 in Warmest
August 76°F (25°C) 3.5 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.9 in

Trenton has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.2").

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