Wurtland, KY

Full City Profile · Kentucky · Greenup County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,257 Population 710/sq mi density
$56,250 Median Income $25,105 per capita
$84,100 Home Value $104,535 Zillow
$746 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 13.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$84,100 home value, $746/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Wurtland experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average53.8°F
0% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation545 ft (166 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.6 km²)
Population Density710/sq mi
Coordinates38.5496°N, 82.7790°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGreenup County County
Nearest AirportGreater Portsmouth Regional (PMH)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"
1% below US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (May) 4.09"
Driest Month (Nov) 2.25"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood
Good Days %92.1%
Unhealthy Days0

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0434 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.04 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score52.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability48.6 / 100
Community Resilience35.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

25 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.6. Most recent: M3.1 on Feb 3, 2025.

Feb 19, 1995 8 km SSE of Rocky Fork Point, Ohio M3.6 87 km
Nov 20, 2013 2 km SW of Buchtel, Ohio M3.5 111 km
May 24, 2017 1 km S of McArthur, Ohio M3.4 80 km
Apr 24, 2009 7 km ENE of Rio Grande, Ohio M3.4 57 km
Sep 8, 1990 5 km N of Owingsville, Kentucky M3.3 95 km
Feb 3, 2025 2 km NNW of Oak Hill, Ohio M3.1 45 km
Jun 28, 1991 4 km ENE of Pratt, West Virginia M3.0 131 km
Apr 25, 2020 2 km SE of South Shore, Kentucky M2.9 22 km
Mar 17, 1999 2 km NNE of Ripley, Ohio M2.8 94 km
May 6, 2002 3 km SE of Racine, Ohio M2.8 89 km
Jun 21, 2017 1 km SW of Pratt, West Virginia M2.7 127 km
May 11, 2015 5 km ESE of Maysville, Kentucky M2.6 79 km
Jun 6, 2014 13 km NNE of Sissonville, West Virginia M2.6 104 km
Mar 16, 2012 7 km SE of Alum Creek, West Virginia M2.6 97 km
Oct 2, 1998 10 km NE of Sylvester, West Virginia M2.6 127 km
Mar 8, 2016 0 km N of Thurman, Ohio M2.6 49 km
Feb 11, 2015 8 km SE of Richmond Dale, Ohio M2.6 67 km
Jul 23, 2013 6 km NNE of Germantown, Kentucky M2.6 103 km
Jan 28, 2024 3 km SW of Old Washington, Kentucky M2.5 92 km
Mar 27, 2013 3 km W of Apple Grove, West Virginia M2.5 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

178 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 9 fatalities, 180 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 23, 1968 EF5 17 km 7
May 10, 2003 EF3 82 km 0
Apr 3, 1974 EF3 77 km 1
Apr 23, 1968 EF3 24 km 0
May 7, 1967 EF3 80 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 40 km 0
Apr 8, 1965 EF3 23 km 0
Feb 10, 1959 EF3 99 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 30 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 2, 2024 EF2 61 km 0
Jun 8, 2022 EF2 92 km 0
Oct 15, 2021 EF2 99 km 0
Jul 4, 2016 EF2 52 km 0
Mar 2, 2012 EF2 70 km 1
Feb 29, 2012 EF2 91 km 0
May 8, 2002 EF2 52 km 0
Jun 15, 2000 EF2 40 km 0
May 18, 1995 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 10, 1986 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BRUSHY (61,231 ac, 1987).

Year Name Acres Distance
1987 BRUSHY 61,231 91 km
1987 UNNAMED 38,312 88 km
1991 JENNINGS CREEK 29,308 84 km
1987 UNNAMED 21,562 73 km
1987 UNNAMED 20,994 86 km
1987 UNNAMED 14,554 81 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,264 100 km
1991 ROCK HOUSE BRANCH 13,056 97 km
1991 UNNAMED 10,183 80 km
1995 UNNAMED 10,148 90 km
1991 CANE ROCK 9,017 96 km
2001 UNNAMED 8,287 99 km
1987 UNNAMED 7,281 90 km
1987 MILL CREEK ROAD 7,029 65 km
1987 UNNAMED 6,337 80 km
1987 PLUM BRANCH 6,223 66 km
2001 UNNAMED 5,981 79 km
2001 UNNAMED 5,328 92 km
1991 PRICHARD 5,220 44 km
1987 BULL CREEK 5,080 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.7 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
May 63°F (17°C) 4.1 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 55°F (13°C) 2.6 in
November 43°F (6°C) 2.3 in Driest
December 36°F (2°C) 3.1 in

Wurtland has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and November the driest (2.3").

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