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Bardstown, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Nelson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
13,673
Population
1,129/sq mi density
$49,781
Median Income
$29,620 per capita
$190,800
Home Value
$261,210 Zillow
$917
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
113
Violent Crime/100K
2,629 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$49,781 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$190,800 home value, $917/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
113 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Bardstown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.6 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 10.6 sq mi (27.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,129/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8177°N, 85.4553°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nelson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Bardstown has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.9").