Greenup, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Greenup County County
3.3
/5.0
B
Good
880
Population
417/sq mi density
$45,625
Median Income
$26,105 per capita
$122,700
Home Value
$122,491 Zillow
$838
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$45,625 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$122,700 home value, $838/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Greenup 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. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
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) |
Geography
| Elevation | 539 ft (164 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 417/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.5718°N, 82.8263°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greenup County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 19 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 92.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0434 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.04 ppb |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 48.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 35.0 / 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 Moderate |
| 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in |
Greenup has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.1") and November the driest (2.3").