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Bowling Green, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Warren County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
73,638
Population
1,754/sq mi density
$48,419
Median Income
$28,819 per capita
$232,100
Home Value
$284,533 Zillow
$948
Median Rent
29.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
292
Violent Crime/100K
4,668 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$48,419 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$232,100 home value, $948/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
292 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Bowling Green enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.1 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 561 ft (171 m) |
| Area | 38.1 sq mi (98.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9757°N, 86.4360°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Warren County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0443 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.8 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 88.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 30.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 68.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in |
Bowling Green has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.1").