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Blackey, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Letcher County County
2.0
/5.0
C
Fair
108
Population
245/sq mi density
$91,300
Home Value
$59,824 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
185
Violent Crime/100K
556 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
185 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Blackey 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. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 16.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,004 ft (306 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 245/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1372°N, 82.9856°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Letcher County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 90 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in |
Blackey has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and October the driest (3.1").