Jackson, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Breathitt County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,128
Population
848/sq mi density
$34,317
Median Income
$25,330 per capita
$75,900
Home Value
$73,957 Zillow
$494
Median Rent
28.3% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
48
Violent Crime/100K
812 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$34,317 median income, 10.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$75,900 home value, $494/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
48 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
19.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Jackson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 23.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.2°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (6.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5654°N, 83.3762°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Breathitt County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lake Cumberland Regional (SME) 77 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 64.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 91.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 6.3 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Jackson has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 36°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.3") and September the driest (3.4").