Hardinsburg, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Breckinridge County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,404
Population
695/sq mi density
$56,774
Median Income
$33,220 per capita
$128,400
Home Value
$183,210 Zillow
$729
Median Rent
22.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
122
Violent Crime/100K
567 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,774 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,400 home value, $729/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
122 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Hardinsburg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.8 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.4°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 707 ft (215 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 695/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7714°N, 86.4508°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Breckinridge County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 39 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 39.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 44.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| 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 | 33°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.8 in |
Hardinsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (3.4").