Elkhorn City, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Pike County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
911
Population
116/sq mi density
$58,021
Median Income
$28,470 per capita
$105,100
Home Value
$99,263 Zillow
$588
Median Rent
13.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$58,021 median income, 13.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$105,100 home value, $588/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Elkhorn City experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 7.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,690 ft (515 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.3203°N, 82.3523°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Pike County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 84 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 84.6% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0414 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively High |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Elkhorn City has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 33°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.2") and November the driest (2.9").