Flat Lick, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Knox County County
1.6
/5.0
D
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
D
Overall
1.6 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$15,828 median income, unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
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. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 10.1 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.9 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 52.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and October the driest (2.6").