Crittenden, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Grant County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
4,058
Population
1,190/sq mi density
$51,336
Median Income
$22,224 per capita
$168,300
Home Value
$286,787 Zillow
$870
Median Rent
26.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$51,336 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$168,300 home value, $870/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Crittenden enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. The area receives 16.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.4°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 876 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 3.4 sq mi (8.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,190/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7885°N, 84.6019°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Grant County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 16.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in |
Crittenden has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.9") and January the driest (2.9").