Hillview, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Jefferson County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
8,735
Population
1,302/sq mi density
$65,732
Median Income
$29,380 per capita
$180,300
Home Value
$226,775 Zillow
$1,314
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
179
Violent Crime/100K
1,318 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$65,732 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,300 home value, $1,314/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Hillview enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. The area receives 13.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 50.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 501 ft (153 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,302/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0620°N, 85.6965°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Jefferson County County |
| Nearest Airport | Louisville Muhammad Ali International (SDF) 8 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 50.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 50.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 12 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0460 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 17.2 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.86 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.30 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 9.2 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 76.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 4.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in |
Hillview has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.3 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and January the driest (3.4").