Chaplin, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Washington County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
583
Population
422/sq mi density
$80,250
Median Income
$27,697 per capita
$167,400
Home Value
$230,077 Zillow
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$167,400 home value, /mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Chaplin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 806 ft (246 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 422/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8991°N, 85.2210°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Washington County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 90.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| 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 |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Chaplin has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.5").