Hanson, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hopkins County County
4.1
/5.0
A
Great
989
Population
456/sq mi density
$90,799
Median Income
$36,382 per capita
$140,100
Home Value
$245,348 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
31.3% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$90,799 median income, 1.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$140,100 home value, $850/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hanson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.2 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 420 ft (128 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 456/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.4188°N, 87.4807°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hopkins County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very 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 | 37°F (3°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.5 in |
Hanson has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (2.7").