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Gilbertsville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Lyon County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
405
Population
397/sq mi density
$101,100
Home Value
$241,853 Zillow
$657
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
40
Violent Crime/100K
1,990 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
40 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Gilbertsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.3 inches. The area receives 3.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 348 ft (106 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 397/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0248°N, 88.3110°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Lyon County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 26 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 76.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 31.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| 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) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.8 in |
Gilbertsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.0") and October the driest (3.2").