Willisburg, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Washington County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
359 Population 520/sq mi density
$56,042 Median Income $21,048 per capita
$150,000 Home Value $236,769 Zillow
$883 Median Rent 23.8% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$56,042 median income, 1.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$150,000 home value, $883/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Willisburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 3.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average56.8°F
5% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)

Geography

Elevation851 ft (259 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density520/sq mi
Coordinates37.8103°N, 85.1196°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWashington County County
Nearest AirportLouisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF)
42 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.1"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 3.3"
Wettest Month (May) 5.36"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood
Good Days %90.3%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0469 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score16.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability33.0 / 100
Community Resilience71.3 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.9. Most recent: M2.8 on May 11, 2025.

Jan 24, 1990 6 km WNW of Alton, Indiana M3.9 126 km
Jan 27, 1990 6 km N of Alton, Indiana M3.8 122 km
Sep 17, 2004 8 km ESE of Corbin, Kentucky M3.7 139 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 126 km
Jan 27, 2009 4 km NE of Williamsburg, Kentucky M3.2 145 km
Aug 20, 2015 6 km SE of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky M2.8 32 km
May 11, 2025 11 km SE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.8 45 km
Mar 9, 1990 8 km ENE of New Amsterdam, Indiana M2.7 101 km
Mar 21, 1990 1 km W of Spring Mill, Kentucky M2.7 59 km
Jan 12, 2023 4 km E of Burgin, Kentucky M2.6 36 km
Aug 4, 2023 11 km ENE of Lancaster, Kentucky M2.6 59 km
Jan 29, 1990 11 km S of Paoli, Indiana M2.6 137 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 143 km
Jan 21, 2018 8 km SSE of High Bridge, Kentucky M2.6 41 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 142 km
Jan 4, 1999 9 km WNW of Mount Sterling, Kentucky M2.5 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

443 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 48 fatalities, 1,406 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 28, 1996 EF4 67 km 0
Nov 22, 1992 EF4 88 km 1
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 55 km 7
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 70 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 69 km 3
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 99 km 11
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 73 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF4 27 km 4
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 81 km 2
Apr 27, 1971 EF4 79 km 6
Dec 11, 2021 EF3 52 km 1
Feb 28, 2011 EF3 60 km 0
May 8, 2009 EF3 60 km 2
Oct 18, 2007 EF3 82 km 0
May 27, 2004 EF3 60 km 0
Apr 16, 1998 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 86 km 1
Mar 28, 1997 EF3 72 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
Jun 2, 1990 EF3 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

5 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CUT GAP (2,504 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 CUT GAP 2,504 95 km
1999 UNNAMED 1,778 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 1,679 90 km
1987 UNNAMED 940 83 km
2017 MIZE 2 841 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 5.4 in Wettest
June 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
July 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
September 69°F (21°C) 4.0 in
October 58°F (15°C) 3.7 in
November 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in Driest
December 38°F (3°C) 4.4 in

Willisburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (3.1").

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