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Beattyville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lee County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
1,948
Population
847/sq mi density
$23,750
Median Income
$11,489 per capita
$106,800
Home Value
$101,825 Zillow
$366
Median Rent
31.4% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
251
Violent Crime/100K
251 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$23,750 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$106,800 home value, $366/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Beattyville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. The area receives 16.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 925 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5868°N, 83.7069°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 62 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 7.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 66.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Beattyville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.0").