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Garrison, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lewis County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
748
Population
277/sq mi density
$36,765
Median Income
$13,685 per capita
$65,900
Home Value
$109,981 Zillow
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$36,765 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,900 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Garrison experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 20.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.5°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 525 ft (160 m) |
| Area | 2.8 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6067°N, 83.1819°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lewis County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 24 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 74.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 7.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Garrison has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (2.8").