Eminence, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Henry County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,710
Population
951/sq mi density
$44,655
Median Income
$25,553 per capita
$171,300
Home Value
$226,450 Zillow
$792
Median Rent
35.2% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
36
Violent Crime/100K
1,525 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$44,655 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$171,300 home value, $792/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
36 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Eminence experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches. The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 915 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 2.9 sq mi (7.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 951/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3637°N, 85.1769°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Henry County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 15.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 37.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 51.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.2 in |
Eminence has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (2.8").