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Horse Cave, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hart County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,348
Population
745/sq mi density
$51,927
Median Income
$25,472 per capita
$93,600
Home Value
$167,142 Zillow
$646
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
60°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
42
Violent Crime/100K
500 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$51,927 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$93,600 home value, $646/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
42 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Horse Cave enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.9 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 622 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 745/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1698°N, 85.9172°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hart County County |
| Nearest Airport | Bowling Green-Warren County Regional (BWG) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 75.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.2 / 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 | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.8 in |
Horse Cave has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 38°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.2") and October the driest (3.0").