Drakesboro, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Muhlenberg County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
586
Population
1,065/sq mi density
$41,500
Median Income
$18,661 per capita
$76,900
Home Value
$89,597 Zillow
$931
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$41,500 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,900 home value, $931/mo rent
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
4.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Drakesboro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.9 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 445 ft (136 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,065/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2173°N, 87.0499°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Muhlenberg County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 53.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 43.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Drakesboro has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (3.5").