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Fort Knox, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hardin County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
8,715
Population
430/sq mi density
$74,224
Median Income
$30,794 per capita
$1,234
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
187
Violent Crime/100K
1,495 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$74,224 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Knox enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 713 ft (217 m) |
| Area | 20.3 sq mi (52.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 430/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8916°N, 85.9672°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hardin County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 23 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0470 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 75.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 33.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 56.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Fort Knox has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.6").