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Breckinridge Center, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Union County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,592
Population
608/sq mi density
$62,269
Median Income
$15,655 per capita
$1,038
Median Rent
22.6% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
84
Violent Crime/100K
1,125 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$62,269 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Breckinridge Center enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 7.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 426 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 608/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6833°N, 87.8654°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Union County County |
| Nearest Airport | Evansville Regional (EVV) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 42.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Breckinridge Center has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (2.8").