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Hawesville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hancock County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
1,221
Population
754/sq mi density
$51,898
Median Income
$32,650 per capita
$151,100
Home Value
$206,267 Zillow
$703
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
305 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$51,898 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,100 home value, $703/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Hawesville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches. The area receives 10.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 478 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8921°N, 86.7555°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 25 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Hawesville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (3.0").