Boston, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Nelson County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
154
Population
79/sq mi density
$60,486
Median Income
$30,055 per capita
$180,400
Home Value
$241,435 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,486 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,400 home value, /mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Boston enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 79/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7812°N, 85.6872°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Nelson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 55.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 29.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 82.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 35°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Boston has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.2").