Brownsville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Edmonson County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,066
Population
408/sq mi density
$37,500
Median Income
$18,298 per capita
$156,800
Home Value
$201,598 Zillow
$670
Median Rent
26.8% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$37,500 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$156,800 home value, $670/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Brownsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 684 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 408/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1949°N, 86.2653°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Edmonson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.4% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0464 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.14 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.18 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 11.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 28.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 22.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.7 in |
Brownsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (3.1").