Fordsville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Ohio County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
488
Population
1,084/sq mi density
$33,750
Median Income
$17,103 per capita
$50,000
Home Value
$151,010 Zillow
$438
Median Rent
26.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$33,750 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, $438/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Fordsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.5 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 490 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,084/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6348°N, 86.7183°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Ohio County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 72.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 52.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.7 in |
Fordsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and August the driest (3.2").