Camargo, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Powell County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
858
Population
392/sq mi density
$47,500
Median Income
$22,819 per capita
$131,900
Home Value
$200,054 Zillow
$696
Median Rent
38.8% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$47,500 median income, 9.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,900 home value, $696/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Camargo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 875 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9997°N, 83.8885°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Powell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 31.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 87.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 21.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| 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 Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in |
Camargo has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and October the driest (3.2").