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Big Clifty, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Grayson County County
1.9
/5.0
D
Poor
302
Population
210/sq mi density
$103,600
Home Value
$175,948 Zillow
$776
Median Rent
36.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
D
Overall
1.9 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
3.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Clifty experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 9.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 747 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 210/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5450°N, 86.1510°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Grayson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in |
Big Clifty has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").