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Catlettsburg, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Boyd County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,672
Population
1,257/sq mi density
$34,524
Median Income
$20,652 per capita
$71,400
Home Value
$135,522 Zillow
$590
Median Rent
25.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
115
Violent Crime/100K
2,406 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$34,524 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,400 home value, $590/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Catlettsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 759 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,257/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4170°N, 82.6030°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Boyd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 32 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.60 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Catlettsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.9").