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Vicco, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Perry County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
284 Population 338/sq mi density
$43,558 Median Income $21,673 per capita
$110,000 Home Value $70,814 Zillow
$1,083 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
56°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
240 Violent Crime/100K 6,113 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$43,558 median income, 5.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$110,000 home value, $1,083/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
240 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Vicco enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.0°F
4% above US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.2 km²)
Population Density338/sq mi
Coordinates37.2161°N, 83.0608°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPerry County County
Nearest AirportLake Cumberland Regional (SME)
86 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.5"
35% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 4.72"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0414 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)8.7 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score73.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability61.8 / 100
Community Resilience38.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Very Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Relatively Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Relatively Moderate
Avalanche Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

71 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012 6 km W of Blackey, Kentucky M4.2 9 km
Aug 17, 1990 9 km NNW of Loyall, Kentucky M4.0 43 km
Jul 30, 1997 6 km NNE of Tazewell, Tennessee M3.8 89 km
Jan 20, 2020 2 km NE of Fincastle, Tennessee M3.8 123 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 89 km
Feb 12, 1994 10 km NNW of Abingdon, Virginia M3.4 105 km
Jun 26, 1995 6 km NNW of Trout Dale, Virginia M3.4 150 km
Mar 5, 2019 7 km NE of Maynardville, Tennessee M3.4 119 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 125 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km S of New Market, Tennessee M3.2 142 km
Nov 8, 1990 5 km SW of Blackey, Kentucky M3.2 12 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 107 km
Jul 26, 2001 11 km N of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.2 145 km
Jan 17, 1999 7 km NNW of Flat Lick, Kentucky M3.1 75 km
Apr 29, 2018 10 km WSW of Bean Station, Tennessee M3.1 106 km
Apr 13, 2001 11 km W of Sneedville, Tennessee M3.0 81 km
Nov 24, 2012 7 km NE of Sevierville, Tennessee M3.0 150 km
Jul 7, 1995 3 km NW of Mountain City, Tennessee M3.0 136 km
Jul 17, 2019 7 km SW of New Tazewell, Tennessee M3.0 106 km
Aug 14, 2009 4 km ENE of Nickelsville, Virginia M2.9 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

115 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 16 fatalities, 331 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 91 km 10
Mar 2, 2012 EF3 57 km 2
May 9, 1988 EF3 92 km 1
Jun 29, 1973 EF3 91 km 0
Jun 9, 1961 EF3 85 km 1
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 89 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 78 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 96 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF2 48 km 0
Jun 2, 2001 EF2 91 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 34 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 94 km 0
May 6, 1984 EF2 91 km 0
Jul 6, 1980 EF2 73 km 0
Aug 30, 1978 EF2 99 km 0
Oct 1, 1977 EF2 80 km 0
Aug 3, 1977 EF2 93 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF2 98 km 0
Sep 29, 1972 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 5, 1955 EF2 85 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (66,345 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 UNNAMED 66,345 38 km
1987 UNNAMED 66,145 38 km
1987 UNNAMED 41,794 93 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 79 km
1987 UNNAMED 32,565 72 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 97 km
1987 UNNAMED 27,317 94 km
1991 UNNAMED 22,282 83 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 82 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 65 km
1991 TUG RIVER 20,813 93 km
2001 UNNAMED 18,013 27 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,759 31 km
1991 UNNAMED 17,406 25 km
1999 UNNAMED 17,328 26 km
1994 UNNAMED 15,526 37 km
1987 UNNAMED 15,138 37 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 78 km
1987 UNNAMED 13,124 47 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.5 in
June 70°F (21°C) 4.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 4.7 in Warmest, Wettest
August 73°F (23°C) 3.9 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 46°F (8°C) 3.8 in
December 37°F (3°C) 3.8 in

Vicco has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.2").

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