Artemus, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Knox County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
587
Population
435/sq mi density
$25,179
Median Income
$14,785 per capita
$87,300
Home Value
$148,745 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$25,179 median income, 29.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$87,300 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Artemus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,218 ft (371 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8375°N, 83.8400°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 5.3 in |
Artemus has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.8") and October the driest (3.1").