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Hickory, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Graves County County
1.0
/5.0
F
Poor
53
Population
60/sq mi density
58°F
Avg Temperature
318 sunny days/yr
128
Violent Crime/100K
2,813 property/100K
F
Overall
1.0 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
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Safety
1.0 / 5.0
128 violent crimes/100K
Hickory enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 430 ft (131 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8174°N, 88.6479°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Graves County County |
| Nearest Airport | Barkley Regional (PAH) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 37.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 5.0 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.0 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 71°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | Driest |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.1 in |
Hickory has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.5").