Evarts, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Harlan County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
804
Population
2,116/sq mi density
$35,625
Median Income
$16,230 per capita
$81,400
Home Value
$58,455 Zillow
$652
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.0 / 5.0
$35,625 median income, 16.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$81,400 home value, $652/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Evarts enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 34.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,296 ft (395 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,116/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8651°N, 83.1925°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Harlan County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 80 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 65.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 80.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Evarts has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 36°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").