Irvine, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Estill County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,811
Population
1,925/sq mi density
$36,292
Median Income
$20,748 per capita
$123,400
Home Value
$115,975 Zillow
$639
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
221
Violent Crime/100K
487 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$36,292 median income, 9.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$123,400 home value, $639/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Irvine experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 657 ft (200 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,925/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6964°N, 83.9683°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Estill County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 57 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 41.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 23.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 5.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Driest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in |
Irvine has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.4") and November the driest (3.3").