Fort Knox, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hardin County County
4.2
/5.0
A
Great
8,715
Population
430/sq mi density
$74,224
Median Income
$30,794 per capita
$1,234
Median Rent
19.9% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$74,224 median income, 10.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
42.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Knox experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.2°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
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
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 (0°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 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 53.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (3.5").