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Albany, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Clinton County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,972
Population
869/sq mi density
$40,301
Median Income
$25,808 per capita
$102,500
Home Value
$151,058 Zillow
$610
Median Rent
28.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$40,301 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$102,500 home value, $610/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
16.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Albany enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 964 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 869/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6905°N, 85.1355°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Clinton County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 24.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in |
Albany has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").