Clarkson, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Grayson County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,133
Population
1,069/sq mi density
$28,393
Median Income
$21,020 per capita
$121,900
Home Value
$159,937 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$28,393 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $575/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarkson 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 49.8 inches. The area receives 9.4 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 | 683 ft (208 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,069/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4929°N, 86.2270°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Grayson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 45.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 68.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 44.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively 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 | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in |
Clarkson has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 32°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and September the driest (3.3").