Booneville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Owsley County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
142
Population
97/sq mi density
$52,500
Median Income
$27,820 per capita
$208,900
Home Value
$102,775 Zillow
$596
Median Rent
14.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$52,500 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$208,900 home value, $596/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Booneville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 828 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4735°N, 83.6828°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Owsley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 59 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Booneville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (3.0").