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Wickliffe, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mississippi County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
700 Population 452/sq mi density
$38,125 Median Income $20,939 per capita
$67,700 Home Value $126,630 Zillow
58°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Wickliffe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation433 ft (132 m)
Area1.2 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Population Density452/sq mi
Coordinates36.9662°N, 89.0819°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMississippi County County
Nearest AirportCairo Regional (CIR)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Wettest Month (May) 5.04"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.19"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score57.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.6 / 100
Community Resilience32.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

357 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

Sep 26, 1990 4 km SE of Chaffee, Missouri M4.8 52 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 79 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 46 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 97 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 136 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 12 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 32 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 139 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 92 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 31 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 98 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 104 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 114 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 122 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 8 km
Sep 22, 2011 6 km E of Grandin, Missouri M3.6 149 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 10 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 60 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 144 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 14 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

580 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 133 fatalities, 1,596 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 54 km 57
Feb 29, 2012 EF4 90 km 8
May 6, 2003 EF4 34 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 97 km 0
May 29, 1982 EF4 93 km 10
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 79 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 64 km 3
Dec 18, 1957 EF4 89 km 11
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 98 km 4
May 26, 2024 EF3 91 km 1
May 26, 2024 EF3 60 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 69 km 0
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 95 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 38 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 23 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 58 km 0
Feb 29, 2012 EF3 99 km 1
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 36 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 88 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 100 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FRANKLIN CREEK RX (2,828 ac, 2010).

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 92 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 69 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 91 km
2021 RED SHALE UNIT RX 2,123 79 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 54 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 54 km
2021 GAP VIEW RX 1,575 84 km
2022 DENNISON HOLLOW RX 1,573 96 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 73 km
2022 ONE HORSE GAP RX 1,502 83 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,493 99 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 97 km
2015 UNNAMED 1,447 95 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 71 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 37 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,299 83 km
2024 RED SHALE RX 1,259 78 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 47 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 47 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,216 83 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in
March 47°F (9°C) 4.9 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.8 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.0 in Wettest
June 75°F (24°C) 3.9 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.0 in Warmest
August 77°F (25°C) 3.7 in
September 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
December 39°F (4°C) 4.5 in

Wickliffe has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").

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