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Barlow, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Ballard County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
508
Population
924/sq mi density
$30,069
Median Income
$20,682 per capita
$80,700
Home Value
$120,110 Zillow
$579
Median Rent
35.6% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$30,069 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$80,700 home value, $579/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Barlow enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 374 ft (114 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 924/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0508°N, 89.0450°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ballard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cairo Regional (CIR) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| 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) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in |
Barlow has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.1").