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Boston, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Nelson County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
154
Population
79/sq mi density
$60,486
Median Income
$30,055 per capita
$180,400
Home Value
$236,866 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
212
Violent Crime/100K
1,699 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
212 violent crimes/100K
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. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°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 48.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.9").