Greensburg, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Green County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,218
Population
1,093/sq mi density
$37,321
Median Income
$20,774 per capita
$117,700
Home Value
$184,773 Zillow
$578
Median Rent
25.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
222
Violent Crime/100K
1,155 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$37,321 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$117,700 home value, $578/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
222 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Greensburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 14.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 642 ft (196 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,093/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2595°N, 85.4934°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Green County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 50 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 14.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 77.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 46.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively 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 | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in |
Greensburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 35°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (3.2").