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Elizabethtown, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hardin County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
31,870
Population
1,138/sq mi density
$56,250
Median Income
$36,392 per capita
$223,200
Home Value
$265,179 Zillow
$876
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
161
Violent Crime/100K
1,488 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,250 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$223,200 home value, $876/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
161 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Elizabethtown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 748 ft (228 m) |
| Area | 28.0 sq mi (72.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,138/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7040°N, 85.8789°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hardin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0470 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.4 in |
Elizabethtown has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (2.8").