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Betsy Layne, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Floyd County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
573
Population
317/sq mi density
$31,648
Median Income
$27,748 per capita
$731
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
61
Violent Crime/100K
3,224 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$31,648 median income, 5.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Betsy Layne 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 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 924 ft (282 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 317/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5520°N, 82.6247°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Floyd County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 80 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 94.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in |
Betsy Layne has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").