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Ironville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Boyd County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
454
Population
582/sq mi density
$38,750
Median Income
$25,638 per capita
54°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Ironville experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 687 ft (209 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 582/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4575°N, 82.6986°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Boyd County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 28 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0465 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.0 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.60 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.1 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 58.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 58.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in |
Ironville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and October the driest (2.9").