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White Plains, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hopkins County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
1,007 Population 310/sq mi density
$36,800 Median Income $27,740 per capita
$84,100 Home Value $147,505 Zillow
$850 Median Rent 33.7% income on rent
60°F Avg Temperature 299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$36,800 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, $850/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.7% bachelor's degree or higher
White Plains enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation442 ft (135 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density310/sq mi
Coordinates37.1694°N, 87.3789°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHopkins County County
Nearest AirportOwensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB)
41 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.2"
37% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 4.80"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.99"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score72.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.5 / 100
Community Resilience65.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

63 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 M5.2 149 km
Apr 18, 2008 9 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.7 150 km
Jun 18, 2002 6 km SW of Parkers Settlement, Indiana M4.6 98 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 147 km
Apr 21, 2008 7 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M4.0 149 km
Dec 7, 2000 7 km W of Evansville, Indiana M3.9 92 km
Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 133 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 140 km
Sep 19, 2017 4 km N of Bellmont, Illinois M3.8 147 km
Apr 25, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.7 149 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 147 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 118 km
May 1, 2016 5 km SE of New Grand Chain, Illinois M3.5 143 km
Sep 26, 1994 4 km ENE of Blandville, Kentucky M3.4 139 km
Jun 5, 2008 8 km WNW of Mount Carmel, Illinois M3.4 149 km
May 1, 2008 8 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.3 149 km
May 2, 2003 10 km ENE of Thompsonville, Illinois M3.2 144 km
Apr 8, 1998 2 km NNW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.2 143 km
Jul 18, 2008 6 km NNE of Bellmont, Illinois M3.1 149 km
Aug 26, 2003 5 km WSW of Brookport, Illinois M3.1 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

496 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 98 fatalities, 1,182 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 3, 1974 EF5 98 km 31
Nov 15, 2005 EF4 16 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 77 km 0
Apr 27, 1970 EF4 83 km 3
Jul 9, 2024 EF3 95 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 62 km 1
Dec 9, 2023 EF3 67 km 4
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 46 km 0
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 73 km 16
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 10 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 77 km 0
Apr 26, 2011 EF3 58 km 0
Apr 10, 2009 EF3 11 km 0
Mar 28, 2009 EF3 64 km 0
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 13 km 3
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 69 km 0
Apr 7, 2006 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 37 km 0
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 82 km 24
Nov 6, 2005 EF3 66 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 92 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 72 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 73 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 77 km
2007 DEAD DEER 1,557 40 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 80 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 69 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 72 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,039 43 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 80 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 65 km
2006 CLAY CREEK 896 84 km
2020 UNNAMED 750 64 km
2010 SCHOOLHOUSE RX 722 74 km
2019 HARRIS BRANCH RX 716 90 km
2000 UNNAMED 641 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in Wettest
April 57°F (14°C) 4.7 in
May 66°F (19°C) 4.8 in
June 74°F (23°C) 3.6 in
July 80°F (26°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in

White Plains has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").

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