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Elkhorn City, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Pike County County
3.8
/5.0
B+
Good
911
Population
116/sq mi density
$58,021
Median Income
$28,470 per capita
$105,100
Home Value
$92,298 Zillow
$588
Median Rent
13.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$58,021 median income, 6.3% 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. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
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 | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 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 45.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.1").