The Town FilesGuthrie, Kentucky
City in Todd County · population 1,330 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $134,200
- Household income
- $35,952
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 2 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 25
- Median age
- 33.3
Guthrie is a city of 1,330 people in Todd County, Kentucky. The median home is worth $134,200, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450).
How Guthrie ranks
Percentile among Kentucky towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Kentucky towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Guthrie is worth $134,200, below the typical Kentucky town ($161,450). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $35,952, which is more affordable than 20% of Kentucky towns. Median rent is $909 a month. 54.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Guthrie | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,200 | $161,450 |
| Median rent | $909 | $837 |
| Median household income | $35,952 | $54,969 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.0× |
| Homeownership | 54.9% | 63.5% |
| Median year built | 1974 | 1974 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Guthrie
| People | Guthrie | Typical Kentucky town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.3 | 39.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 13.5% | 18.1% |
| Under 18 | 32.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 11.0% | 19.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 33.0% | 18.0% |
| Veterans | 8.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.4% | — |
| Work from home | 11.9% | 7.5% |
| Average commute | 27.1 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 78.5% | 88.6% |
Weather in Guthrie
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 24.4°F. About 52.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.1 inches of snow (typical Kentucky town: 9.4 in). Expect about 35 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Guthrie since 1950, compared with 19 for the typical Kentucky town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on December 9, 2023 about 6.6 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 8 deaths and 82 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on November 22, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 2, 2002.
Severe weather in Todd County since 1996
Todd County has been included in 20 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3633: Severe Winter Storm |
| May 23, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4875: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| April 24, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4864: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3626: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 16, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3624: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides |
Jobs and pay in Todd County
Todd County had 2,812 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $47,765 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Guthrie itself the ACS puts it at 16.5%.
Public schools in Guthrie
1 public school with 515 students, about 16.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Todd Elementary School | PK-5 | 515 | 16.6 |
Towns near Guthrie
- Adams, TN7.2 mi · 624 people · home $258,900
- Clarksville, TN11.5 mi · 166,722 people · home $263,600
- Elkton, KY11.6 mi · 2,056 people · home $125,000
- Pembroke, KY13.9 mi · 865 people · home $191,200
- Oak Grove, KY14.4 mi · 7,931 people · home $148,700
- Adairville, KY17.1 mi · 837 people · home $117,400
- Fort Campbell North, KY17.3 mi · 12,825 people · home —
- Pleasant View, TN19.1 mi · 4,807 people · home $390,900
Guthrie questions
Is Guthrie, Kentucky a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Guthrie scores better for retirees than 33% of Kentucky towns and quieter than 66%. 13.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.3).
How much does a house cost in Guthrie?
The median owner-occupied home in Guthrie is valued at $134,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $35,952, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $909 a month.
What is the weather like in Guthrie?
July highs average 88.1°F and January lows 24.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 52.1 inches of precipitation a year and 2.1 inches of snow.
Does Guthrie get tornadoes?
25 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Guthrie since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on December 9, 2023. The typical Kentucky town has had 19.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)