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Clay City, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Powell County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,352
Population
1,275/sq mi density
$32,571
Median Income
$18,016 per capita
$108,600
Home Value
$145,234 Zillow
$609
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$32,571 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$108,600 home value, $609/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
4.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Clay City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 11.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.6°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 615 ft (187 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8608°N, 83.9297°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Powell County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 67 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 33°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Clay City has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.9") and October the driest (2.8").