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Harrodsburg, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Mercer County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
9,126
Population
1,319/sq mi density
$46,821
Median Income
$27,591 per capita
$145,100
Home Value
$235,343 Zillow
$738
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
106
Violent Crime/100K
1,352 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$46,821 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$145,100 home value, $738/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Harrodsburg enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 844 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,319/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7681°N, 84.8488°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mercer County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 67.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very 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 | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in |
Harrodsburg has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 36°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and October the driest (3.0").