Knottsville, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Hancock County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
206
Population
299/sq mi density
$94,926
Median Income
$41,023 per capita
$223,300
Home Value
$259,548 Zillow
57°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$94,926 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$223,300 home value, /mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Knottsville enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 11.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 520 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 299/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.7730°N, 86.9115°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hancock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Owensboro/Daviess County Regional (OWB) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 44.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 87.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0469 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 71.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in |
Knottsville has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 34°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.3") and August the driest (2.9").