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Clarkson, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Grayson County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,133
Population
1,069/sq mi density
$28,393
Median Income
$21,020 per capita
$121,900
Home Value
$175,064 Zillow
$575
Median Rent
31.1% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$28,393 median income, 2.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$121,900 home value, $575/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Clarkson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.7 in |
Clarkson has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.1").