Georgetown, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Scott County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
38,206
Population
2,160/sq mi density
$78,373
Median Income
$35,759 per capita
$244,200
Home Value
$341,864 Zillow
$1,199
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
127
Violent Crime/100K
1,179 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,373 median income, 3.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$244,200 home value, $1,199/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
127 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Georgetown enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.3°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 16.0 sq mi (41.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,160/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2602°N, 84.5349°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Scott County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 55 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 56.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 27.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 84.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in |
Georgetown has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 34°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (3.4").