Ghent, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Carroll County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
272
Population
383/sq mi density
$50,694
Median Income
$23,661 per capita
$126,100
Home Value
$200,127 Zillow
$994
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$50,694 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$126,100 home value, $994/mo rent
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
6.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Ghent enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.5 inches. The area receives 20.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 484 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.7325°N, 85.0637°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Carroll County County |
| Nearest Airport | Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International (CVG) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 23.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 65.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 34.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Ghent has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (3.0").