Benham, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Norton city County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
628
Population
2,730/sq mi density
$52,652
Median Income
$23,311 per capita
$54,500
Home Value
$54,823 Zillow
$723
Median Rent
13.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$52,652 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,500 home value, $723/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Benham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. The area receives 34.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,570 ft (479 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,730/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9642°N, 82.9518°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Norton city County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 92 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 1.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 85.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | No Rating |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| 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) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
Benham has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 60.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and October the driest (3.3").