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Brandenburg, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Meade County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,907
Population
668/sq mi density
$48,281
Median Income
$26,641 per capita
$208,100
Home Value
$292,017 Zillow
$701
Median Rent
32.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
103
Violent Crime/100K
2,136 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$48,281 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$208,100 home value, $701/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
103 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Brandenburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 593 ft (181 m) |
| Area | 3.9 sq mi (10.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 668/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9970°N, 86.1803°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Meade 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 | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 39.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 69.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 33°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in |
Brandenburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.8").