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Jenkins, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Letcher County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
1,569
Population
177/sq mi density
$34,400
Median Income
$25,103 per capita
$65,600
Home Value
$46,276 Zillow
$535
Median Rent
27.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$34,400 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,600 home value, $535/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Jenkins experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,890 ft (576 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (19.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 177/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1695°N, 82.6480°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Letcher County County |
| Nearest Airport | West Virginia International Yeager (CRW) 101 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 66.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 86.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.8 / 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 | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
| Avalanche | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.4 in |
Jenkins has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.6") and October the driest (3.1").