Cunningham, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Carlisle County County
4.0
/5.0
A
Great
276
Population
263/sq mi density
$47,969
Median Income
$23,686 per capita
$75,500
Home Value
$220,985 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$47,969 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,500 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
30.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Cunningham enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.3 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 369 ft (112 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 263/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9123°N, 88.8872°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carlisle County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 55.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in |
Cunningham has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (3.1").