Burnside, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Pulaski County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
819
Population
182/sq mi density
$56,563
Median Income
$26,336 per capita
$173,200
Home Value
$100,488 Zillow
$905
Median Rent
19.7% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$56,563 median income, 6.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$173,200 home value, $905/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Burnside enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 769 ft (234 m) |
| Area | 8.3 sq mi (21.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 182/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0043°N, 84.6437°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pulaski County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 4 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 79.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0441 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.9 in |
Burnside has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (3.2").