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Benham, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Norton city County
3.8
/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
55°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,652 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$54,500 home value, $723/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Benham experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.0 inches. The area receives 9.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 34°F (1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in |
Benham has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 34°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.2").