Sonora, Kentucky
Quick Statistics
Sonora is a community in Hardin County, Kentucky, home to about 653 people spread across 1.6 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $27,031 a year, and a typical home is worth about $185,400. About 21.0% of adults hold a college degree, and 93.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 27 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Kentucky towns GeoStat tracks, Sonora ranks number 301 of 552 in population, number 290 in median household income, number 189 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Sonora typically top out near 86°F in July, while January nights average about 24°F. The area sees roughly 5 inches of snow a year. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Upton, KY | 4.6 mi. | 606 |
| 2. | Hodgenville, KY | 9.5 mi. | 3,389 |
| 3. | Cecilia, KY | 9.8 mi. | 503 |
| 4. | Magnolia, KY | 10.2 mi. | 609 |
| 5. | Bonnieville, KY | 10.2 mi. | 326 |
| 6. | Buffalo, KY | 11.0 mi. | 735 |
| 7. | Elizabethtown, KY | 12.4 mi. | 32,576 |
| 8. | Munfordville, KY | 17.0 mi. | 1,893 |
What is the population of Sonora, Kentucky?
Sonora has a population of about 653 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Sonora, Kentucky in?
Sonora is located in Hardin County, Kentucky.
What is the median home value in Sonora, Kentucky?
The median home value in Sonora is about $185,400, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Sonora, Kentucky?
The median personal income in Sonora is about $27,031 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Sonora, Kentucky?
Since 1950, 28 tornadoes have been recorded in Hardin County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Sonora, Kentucky?
Typical July highs run about 86 degrees and January lows about 24 degrees, with around 5 inches of snow a year. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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