Clay City, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Powell County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,352
Population
1,275/sq mi density
$32,571
Median Income
$18,016 per capita
$108,600
Home Value
$136,961 Zillow
$609
Median Rent
29.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$32,571 median income, 8.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$108,600 home value, $609/mo rent
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. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 5.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 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 48.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (3.2").