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Flat Lick, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Knox County County
1.3
/5.0
F
Poor
711
Population
149/sq mi density
$15,828
Median Income
$5,643 per capita
$677
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
224
Violent Crime/100K
1,845 property/100K
F
Overall
1.3 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.2 / 5.0
$15,828 median income, 9.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
224 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Flat Lick enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,189 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8345°N, 83.7616°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Knox County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Flat Lick has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 35°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.2").