Wingo, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Graves County County

3.0 /5.0
B Good
676 Population 690/sq mi density
$46,042 Median Income $23,691 per capita
$112,000 Home Value $154,964 Zillow
$648 Median Rent 31.3% income on rent
59°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$46,042 median income, 16.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,000 home value, $648/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wingo enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.9°F
9% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation497 ft (151 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density690/sq mi
Coordinates36.6414°N, 88.7411°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGraves County County
Nearest AirportEverett-Stewart Regional (UCY)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.0"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (May) 5.47"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.85"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score84.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.0 / 100
Community Resilience37.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

344 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 96 km
May 4, 1991 2 km NNW of Risco, Missouri M4.5 97 km
Feb 5, 1994 2 km WNW of Dongola, Illinois M4.2 90 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 131 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 85 km
Jun 6, 2003 1 km NE of Bardwell, Kentucky M4.0 35 km
Feb 21, 2012 4 km SSE of Bertrand, Missouri M3.9 66 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 133 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 82 km
Mar 2, 2010 2 km ENE of East Prairie, Missouri M3.7 57 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 84 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 100 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 117 km
Jan 2, 2006 3 km NNE of Eldorado, Illinois M3.6 137 km
Jun 20, 2005 4 km WSW of Blandville, Kentucky M3.6 39 km
Mar 15, 2017 9 km ESE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.6 43 km
Jun 15, 2004 3 km S of Canalou, Missouri M3.5 85 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 141 km
Jul 16, 2004 6 km SE of Wyatt, Missouri M3.5 46 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

551 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 132 fatalities, 1,405 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Dec 10, 2021 EF4 39 km 57
May 6, 2003 EF4 75 km 2
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 71 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 64 km 3
Apr 3, 1968 EF4 39 km 2
Mar 4, 1964 EF4 27 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 77 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 80 km 2
May 26, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
May 26, 2024 EF3 79 km 1
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 74 km 0
May 10, 2016 EF3 13 km 0
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 52 km 3
Nov 17, 2013 EF3 98 km 0
Sep 22, 2006 EF3 62 km 0
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 91 km 16
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 69 km 6
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 58 km 2
Nov 15, 2005 EF3 11 km 1
Apr 28, 2002 EF3 79 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

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

Year Name Acres Distance
2010 DEVILS BACKBONE RX 3,215 70 km
2010 FRANKLIN CREEK RX 2,828 64 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,286 88 km
2019 UNNAMED 2,282 63 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,837 69 km
2014 UNNAMED 1,627 100 km
2019 ATWOOD RIDGE RX 1,622 100 km
2021 UNNAMED 1,510 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 1,493 62 km
2021 BEATTY BRANCH RX 1,396 90 km
2020 UNNAMED 1,334 84 km
2017 UNNAMED 1,257 94 km
2021 OZARK HILL PRAIRIE RX 1,235 94 km
2024 LBL - NWDA UNIT 3 RX 1,187 65 km
2013 UNNAMED 1,167 64 km
2024 PINE HOLLOW RX 1,038 84 km
2021 ROCKY BRANCH RX 1,033 84 km
2010 BUFFALO TRAIL (NORTH) RX 959 68 km
2022 BEAN RIDGE RX 955 89 km
2020 UNNAMED 917 71 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in
March 49°F (9°C) 4.7 in
April 59°F (15°C) 5.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 5.5 in Wettest
June 76°F (25°C) 5.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 4.2 in Warmest
August 78°F (26°C) 2.9 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 3.7 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 49°F (9°C) 4.2 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.8 in

Wingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (2.9").

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