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Corbin, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Whitley County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
8,430
Population
1,060/sq mi density
$51,795
Median Income
$28,491 per capita
$162,600
Home Value
$172,785 Zillow
$686
Median Rent
26.6% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
124
Violent Crime/100K
1,833 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$51,795 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$162,600 home value, $686/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
124 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Corbin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.0 inches. The area receives 11.2 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.6°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,108 ft (338 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,060/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9316°N, 84.1008°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Whitley County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 62.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 48.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.2 in |
Corbin has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").