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Burgin, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mercer County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,046
Population
830/sq mi density
$74,063
Median Income
$27,837 per capita
$188,400
Home Value
$235,343 Zillow
$949
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$74,063 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$188,400 home value, $949/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Burgin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 884 ft (269 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 830/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7575°N, 84.7607°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mercer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Burgin has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").