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Crab Orchard, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lincoln County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
762
Population
435/sq mi density
$31,397
Median Income
$18,661 per capita
$97,700
Home Value
$164,802 Zillow
$613
Median Rent
30.0% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.4 / 5.0
$31,397 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$97,700 home value, $613/mo rent
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Crab Orchard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 941 ft (287 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 435/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4623°N, 84.5070°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lincoln County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 32.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.8 / 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 Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in |
Crab Orchard has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.1").